iLounge goes to pay-per-view format
iLounge, in what they describe as "bowing to industry pressure," announced
today that previously-free site offerings will now be fee-based. The new subscription service, dubbed iLounge Gold,
will provide iLounge.com access for $12.95 a month. Or, if readers prefer, they can pay 99 cents -- much like iTunes --
per page visit. They're also launching a new service called iPod Buddies, "a $65/hour iTunes assistance service
for needy readers."And there's more: "iLounge will also test previously unacceptable content tweaks, including an all-nude version of its iPods Around the World photo galleries, reviews by accessory and service providers, and viral Forum advertising."
Sweet. This looks like a great deal, sign me up.
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Yeah Jake, we know -- that's why I posted it =)
April 02 2006 at 5:55 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIt's an April Fool's joke, check their site. It says: Update: Happy April Fools Day, everyone! Expect a real announcement soon!
April 02 2006 at 5:43 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replylol
Don't laugh! Some sites are like that.. take IGN.com for example... you pay subscriptions to read advertisments!
I am sure next step is IPO. The best one is about 99 cents per page. That is the first number which always comes to mind!
April 01 2006 at 7:37 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply*I* am getting laughs out of them. Down with the Nay-sayers! Up with April Fools!
April 01 2006 at 4:24 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply*back to useful updates*
April 01 2006 at 4:11 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIs it really necessary? This is just getting lame. Can we get past to useful updates?
April 01 2006 at 4:10 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyOne serious post, please.
April 01 2006 at 2:38 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply*sigh* god i hate april 1st....
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