[soft_dev_person]

I've been thinking about this too. I think a subscription service could work, but have no idea how many would pay to escape Goodreads, or how much.

[newbie578]

I thought of that also, but don't know really any social networks where users pay to be a member? And I don't see a growth potential if users have to pay, especially if you want users from Africa or India.

That is why I think Scribd has a chance, users pay for book rentals, yet they are also part of the social network.