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The Future of off---line is 33 Cents
I want to address some common questions about off---line. Users have been asking if I sell their data or if my goal is to replicate the practices of major platforms that profit from user data. It's understandable given the concerns about how these platforms have evolved over the years, becoming massive despite privacy issues.
The idea that "if the product is free, you are the product" is gaining traction, signaling a shift in people's understanding. To move forward, I need to clarify my plan for the future of off---line. Looking back at the beginnings of major platforms, they started as free services, but as they grew, they faced the challenge of generating revenue.
To shift away from data selling techniques, recently introduced subscription models have been implemented, although they often prove too expensive.
To address this issue, I have introduced an optional subscription fee of 33 cents per month, making it affordable for users while generating enough revenue to support off---line. With a significant user base, even a modest fee can sustain the necessary development and maintenance.
It's crucial to move away from the extremes of free services with data misuse, and expensive subscription models. This approach ensures a balance where users contribute a small amount, supporting a sustainable platform.
I think building trust is essential, as people are wary of free platforms, due to past experiences with major data-selling platforms. Clear communication about off---line's future and a straightforward business plan are key to rebuilding trust and gaining user support.
In conclusion, a transparent and affordable subscription model can pave the way for a sustainable and trustworthy platform, differentiating itself from the issues associated with current major data-selling platforms.
Sign up and subscribe to off---line to support the site: https://off---line.com
Subscribe to my YouTube channel, where I'm publicly building off---line: https://youtube.com/@drhelado
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xxPawlinaPoisonxx
I LUV ur site!!! <3
Rot
will the site ever move into more general territory like facebook did? or will it stay mostly like the college-site it used to be/offline is currently? [more options for linking other socials/contact, and in general other ways to build networking like being able to list if you have a freelance job or work for someone or are a hobbyist/professional/etc in certain fields.. would be really nice but i don't wanna leave suggestions if the site is planned to stay very close to as is.]
also i'm curious if it'll stay relatively cis & perisex-oriented since there's multiple things that are basically "male or female" and only refer to sex.
Definitely opening up. Custom genders are supported. What do you mean by "only refer to sex"?
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every option i saw on the site for "male or female" say sex[including describing your own, and how the "interested in" only has male & female and refer to it as sex instead of gender] but gender and sex are often different things in a lot cases/explanations.
Also some intersex people are neither defined by male or female/do not identify with either [X sex or X gender markers for example] and a lot of people and cultures separate sex from gender.. so it's typically more inclusive to either have both sex and gender listed or to only refer to/ask for gender.
thank you for responding and reading btw. I haven't been able to check out the site as much as i'd like as i've been busy or sick[sometimes both haha] but it seems pretty nice. [keep up the good work and i hope you have a good day. Apologies for typing so much.]
by Rot; ; Report
sabinaholt
Implementing an affordable subscription model is a positive step towards a sustainable platform. This approach is full of energy trust-building efforts and sets off---line apart from data-selling platforms, fostering a healthier digital ecosystem.
Exactly! Thank you for the support :D
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gutsfordinner
this is an extremely reasonable price :) love it
Appreciate the support!
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EllanMko19
Pues solo dejame decirte que si tu trabajo se maneja como manera honrada segun como lo explicas, entonces de mi parte te deseo muchos รฉxitos en tu projecto. <3
La privacidad de los usuarios fue la primera motivacion detras de este projecto. Aprecio tu soporte. Muchas gracias :D
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Lydia
although i was never a fan of facebook even during the myspace era and the transition we all made to it, it is still a better and preferable platform for social media than what we have today. wishing you all the best and i hope it takes off. the 33 cent subscription is smart.
Appreciate the support! Facebook used to have very interesting features not available on other platforms. :D
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โง๐ฝ๐บ๐๐ด๐ฐ_๐ฝ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐บ๐บ๐นโง
Hey, it's not for nothing but I wanted to see your page and my internet security told me that it contained phishing, blocking the page... you don't do phishing, right?
Which app is flagging it as phishing?
I had some problems before with vendors flagging it in error due to the fact that it looks like the old facebook.
I've gotten in touch with them, and they've whitelisted it: https://www.virustotal.com/gui/url/7cf4dfae8aaba4caade9765263138a91fea76552b4674e65cb13a31793f3254c
by drhelado; ; Report
It's called online security
by โง๐ฝ๐บ๐๐ด๐ฐ_๐ฝ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐บ๐บ๐นโง; ; Report
I can't find any vendor with the name "online security".
Can you share a link to their site or a screenshot?
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of cuorse
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/online-security/llbcnfanfmjhpedaedhbcnpgeepdnnok?pli=1
by โง๐ฝ๐บ๐๐ด๐ฐ_๐ฝ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐บ๐บ๐นโง; ; Report
They've now whitelisted it. Here's their message:
Halyna (ReasonLabs)
Feb 28, 2024, 16:44 GMT+2
Dear Erald,
Thank you for reaching out to us regarding the false positive detection of your domain. We understand that this can be frustrating and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
After further checks by our technical and compliance teams, we have decided to remove the domain and it is whitelisted now.
It can take some time for the older user accounts to see the changes but the new one is already can see it as safe.
If you have any further concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best regards,
ReasonLabs Support Team
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เผไธใบ๏พ๏ฝฒไนๅฐบ1664เผ
is this also inform through the rules in off--line.com? btw so that users in the future would want to know also? :) just wondering
I plan to release this blog post on off---line soon. The terms on off---line remain unchanged, with user privacy being the primary motivation behind this project.
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go to know :D thank you and keep doing what your doing until to reach your goal :)
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