23 Sep 13
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI dunno, why not bring back the spinning stars. 😕
[b]Red Hot Pawn's Bottom Line Question (September 22, 2013)
The server migration project and software enhancements have been accomplished; our temporary outage is over.
What impact will these improvements have on overall site chess move and public forum post activity volumes?[/b]
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyAre these the important figures of merit? 'Site chess move and public forum post activity volumes"?
[b]Red Hot Pawn's Bottom Line Question (September 22, 2013)
The server migration project and software enhancements have been accomplished; our temporary outage is over.
What impact will these improvements have on overall /?[/b]
I'd say, minimizing costs to play chess and jabber efficiently. Good for all of us. Aren't you a capitalist
Originally posted by Grampy Bobby"Public Forum post activity volumes" have no value or interest to anyone except the posters themselves. Forums are a very small part of this site and at least 95% of players don't even go there.
[b]Red Hot Pawn's Bottom Line Question (September 22, 2013)
The server migration project and software enhancements have been accomplished; our temporary outage is over.
What impact will these improvements have on overall site chess move and public forum post activity volumes?[/b]
As customers of this site, we should not be concerned with the mechanics of the business, any more than we ask our retail store staff if the business charges enough to cover their wages. That's entirely a matter for the proprietors of the business, isn't it?
Originally posted by Kewpie"Public Forum post activity volumes" have no value or interest to anyone except the posters themselves. Forums are a very small part of this site and at least 95% of players don't even go there." a) Advertising revenues are a component of this site's total monthly revenues and are driven by readership exposure; advertisers also seek optimal value; b) The highly successful strategy of RHP's primary (market leader) competitor includes attractive forums for the large percentage of its members who find chess only a sterile and less than satisfying recreation. You and I, Kewpie, at this very moment attest to the fact that the Talking Game is still the best game in town; c) Public Forums have been and still are a significant feature of RHP's Strategy to attract and retain long term members since its inception in February, 2001.
\"Public Forum post activity volumes\" have no value or interest to anyone except the posters themselves. Forums are a very small part of this site and at least 95% of players don\'t even go there.
As customers of this site, we should not be concerned with the mechanics of the business, any more than we ask our retail store staff if the business charges enou ...[text shortened]... cover their wages. That\'s entirely a matter for the proprietors of the business, isn\'t it?
"As customers of this site, we should not be concerned with the mechanics of the business, any more than we ask our retail store staff if the business charges enough to cover their wages. That's entirely a matter for the proprietors of the business, isn't it?" "Customers" make purchases with some degree of regularity. The majority of people playing chess on Red Hot Pawn don't buy anything and have never spent a dime. Russ & Chris aren't in the Nanny State Welfare Business for their recreation or health. It's a component of their livelihood. Subscriptions ultimately determine the short term market viability and longevity of this site. Our friendly referrals of prospective new members are needed.
We are guests or members or friends of the ownership and administration of this personalized site--- but we have never been nor will ever be anonymous "customers" who have no say. No other online chess site listens to its members' concerns and/or ideas the way Russ and his staff listen to ours. They welcome our participation which provides them input and feedback, while simultaneously giving us all a subliminal but real sense of ownership which most of us prize. -Bob
23 Sep 13
Originally posted by JS357"I'd say, minimizing costs to play chess and jabber efficiently. Good for all of us. Aren't you a capitalist."
Are these the important figures of merit? 'Site chess move and public forum post activity volumes"?
I'd say, minimizing costs to play chess and jabber efficiently. Good for all of us. Aren't you a capitalist
JS, there's an irreducible level to which operating costs and out of pocket expenses can be trimmed or minimized. No free enterprise market company saves its way to prosperity. Systematic flows of top line revenues are required. Millions of people "jabber" for free on Facebook all day long. Red Hot Pawn serves a unique online market niche: chess players, many of whom also enjoy conversation with their global friends. Yes, free enterprise capitalism is the only way to go. -Bob
23 Sep 13
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyIn other words, the road to success is paved with hot air, vacuous theories and inane posts.
\"Public Forum post activity volumes\" have no value or interest to anyone except the posters themselves. Forums are a very small part of this site and at least 95% of players don\'t even go there.\" a) Advertising revenues are a component of this site\'s total monthly revenues and are driven by readership exposure; advertisers also seek optimal value; b) Th ...[text shortened]... s Strategy to attract and retain long term members since its inception in February, 2001.[/i]
There's one thing we can be sure of, Bobby..
If you were running things instead of Russ, RHP would have crashed and burned years ago.
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Originally posted by KewpieIMO it's a matter of legitimate interest to the employees and customers, and suppliers, whether the store should stay in business. This is the difference between "stockholder" and "stakeholder." The same applies to RHP.
"Public Forum post activity volumes" have no value or interest to anyone except the posters themselves. Forums are a very small part of this site and at least 95% of players don't even go there.
As customers of this site, we should not be concerned with the mechanics of the business, any more than we ask our retail store staff if the business charges enough to cover their wages. That's entirely a matter for the proprietors of the business, isn't it?
23 Sep 13
Originally posted by JS357Precisely, JS. An objective and timely observation, well spoken. Thanks.
IMO it's a matter of legitimate interest to the employees and customers, and suppliers, whether the store should stay in business. This is the difference between "stockholder" and "stakeholder." The same applies to RHP.
Originally posted by HandyAndy"If you were running things instead of Russ..."
In other words, the road to success is paved with hot air, vacuous theories and inane posts.
There's one thing we can be sure of, Bobby..
If you were running things instead of Russ, RHP would have crashed and burned years ago.
RHP would remain unchanged in every particular. One amenity, though, would be added: Tea and Crumpets (with raisins) would be served each weekday at 4:00 PM GMT, in Honour of its Founders, to all active Red Hot Pawn, Jr. site members whether subscribers at present or prospective subscribers. Chris and Russ would be asked to stay on retainer in the event of an emergency in Dallas. Finally, a multi-million dollar fire insurance policy would be purchased from Lloyd's of London.
Thanks for the fanciful speculation, Andy; though chances are that "years ago" I would have still been on medical leave.