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Thurston · Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2002 11:47 am Post subject: Commissioner: revenue idea

Instead of fundamentally changing the way teams are trained (QT) why not generate revenue by tapping into owner's desire for self-expression:

logos? banners? team cheers?

i would be willing to pay a monthly subscription fee for a personalized stadium in which i could display my team logo, banners, and maybe a favorite quote or two.

it's always more fun playing a team when you have some sense of who the owner is. team/player names and posts on the forums help to provide that sense, but why not expand it?

iSo · Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2002 12:19 pm Post subject: !

i like that idea, except im a cheap skate....! Laughing

TAZ · Member Joined: 27 Oct 2002 Forum ID: 108

All this customization talk is very attractive from the owner's side. However, the key to ruinning a business is not revenue--it's profit. You know, what's left over after all of the costs of doing business are deducted. My guess is that it would take more time and energy (=$) to implement a suggestion like this than people would be willing to pay. Therefore, it may very well be a nice source of revenue, but I doubt that there would be any profit in it.

Jonathon · Pro Joined: 24 Oct 2002 Location: Wisconsin Forum ID: 34

i'm also a cheapskate I won't buy anything unless I want it.Good Idea though

Thurston · Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2002 12:45 pm Post subject:

ouch--- but thanks for your response taz

you really doubt it? ....maybe it's worth looking into anyway

moonchild · Veteran Joined: 25 Oct 2002 Forum ID: 60

i would but but not a monthly charge - only a one off cost. And i wouldn't cost that much to change the links on the back wall from SB and Fat cat (or what ever) to a logo and your web site link (if only for your games at home)

gameshark · Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2002 4:13 pm Post subject:

that would be ok, but you would never see your advertising live, only in reviewed games, that would be a waste of money

Thurston · Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2002 7:52 pm Post subject:

I hear you gameshark but...

i think it would just add another dimension to the game...it wouldn't be so much about seeing your own logo, but more about seeing the logo etc. of the opposing team. Imagine not seeing the same old stadiums over and over.
There are a lot of very creative and competitive folks out here who would strive to have the coolest logos, banners, quotes etc.

BTB · Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2002 9:44 pm Post subject:

keep this in mind, you won't see it when you initiate the game because you are in their stadium, you will only see it when you review games when you were challenged.

You want to pay for that?? Hey are you interested in buying a bridge in Brooklyn?? Got one for sale at a reasonable price!!
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moonchild · Veteran Joined: 25 Oct 2002 Forum ID: 60

yeah but when a team challanges you then you would see there logo as Thurston said and tey would see your when you where challanged. This would be good for League Managers as people would click on the logos and it would take them to there site. It would be cool to see anyways

Thurston · Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2002 12:32 pm Post subject:

really!?? could i put logos on it? lol

seriously...the fun would be in seeing opposing teams logos etc. when i initiate games and in knowing that opposing teams are seeing my logos etc. when they initiate against me.

BTB · Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2002 1:06 pm Post subject:

Yeah, missed that but about that bridge, 10 QT packs and it's yours!!!

personaly never would pay for that, not interested enough to see it.
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moonchild · Veteran Joined: 25 Oct 2002 Forum ID: 60

you could have your countries flag drapped over the wall or even a slogan or something. I would just like to see a new SB feature

Thurston · Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2002 5:06 pm Post subject:

very tempting, BTB... Wink

people seem to be so avatar crazy....not much response here but i think if the idea really circulated you might see a lot more support

Should I create a poll?

BTB · Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2002 5:56 pm Post subject:

Why not, alot of people read and will vote but won't post. It would give you a better idea of the thoughts in the forum and would/could give commish some important info to use to make a decision.

And yeah they are avatar crazed!!
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Beaner · Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2002 6:01 pm Post subject:

Well first of all, avatars are FREE. Secondly, you can use them to express yourself along with some of the other features that allow you to express yourself as well. I say do a poll, what the heck, can't hurt anything right?
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