Something sort of related, I see a correlation between this video (see below) and what BoonEx has provided in terms Dolphin. The message is that Dolphin is really an amazing product. It makes all the other apps seem primitive.
Let's not forget what it was that brought us all here in the first place. It is because Dolphin at the time of our venture or decision making was the best choice and that is why we became members. That's why we argued. Called each other names. Complimented. Gave advice. We got involved in the community.
Here's the video:
I came from web circa 1993 and to me this a great app and it is simply
amazing. It is not perfect, but I can tell you it is more than what I
would want to personally take on. Although, that is one of reasons I
found Dolphin. I did try to make my own social networking app.
I'm just throwing this out and see what happens. Andrew/BoonEx
should consider a retroactive price for those with 100 points or more.
100 points (or whatever they decide) or more can show or gives
indications of a members level of community involvement, contribution
and care for the product. It also shows that other members have
appreciated their help or viewpoints.
Your thoughts please, everyone.
Let's not lose our wits about us. See what the alternatives are.
As well, I do appreciate people's viewpoints regardless of whether they conflict with mine or not. That is how we grow.
However, if you engage me with it, I also believe you need to defend
and prove. Generally, you are entitled to your own opinions, not your
own facts.
...sip...
I am relatively new to the community and have already helped about 5 (ssh login, etc.) people getting their RMS working but not sure if I got points for that. I asked for some money and so far only one person paid me. But that's okay because I didn't require them to pay me before fixing their problem.
Here is how I would have done the pricing differently:
Dolphin, Orca, Ray, etc. 6.1.x - old pricing structure.
Dolphin 7 - new pricing structure.
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Yes, this video is one of my faves and helps to put things in perspective about what an amazing time it is for us.
I think similar can be said about Web. The Internets is for realzzz! It is useful and many are seeing how it can be and has been used to accomplish great and good things.
My love with Dolphin was at first sight, I learned lot at Boonex forum, but when trying to help ppl with free installation and free trial VPS, some1 called me SCAM, i was just surprised, but get some support too. Now I installed for 1, and 1 using my free VPS to learn Dolphin, hope will get some points. Feeling happy to be Dolphin Community Member and here i am growing daily with my learning.
Thanks
My viewpoint is that even IF I had several months to produce a product of similar caliber as Dolphin, at this time, it would just be an exercise in futility. There is a lot of work + expertise + time + effort in producing these types of applications. You get all that with Dolphin wrapped up in an install.
Making web apps is hard work. It takes a lot of time, effort and expertise.
I have constantly seen posts on the forums about how someone took massive amounts see more
I am not a PHP Programmer, but Dolphin is an amazing product i can learn and modify very easily without much tech skill.
I am lucky i get Boonex when searching at google.
I think it should be (wait let me check my profile) a minimum of 600 days membership and 35 points. :)
I am just hoping the permanent licenses earned for fighting bugs and sorting problems carries over into the new licensing.
Sometime i read a very good answer post at forum, but member did not get any point from the person who take help. I read, apply, and if solved my prob, i gave positive point to that answer post.