I get worried when I see this described as "profitable". There is no way that you can describe "I spent $20 and made $6" as profitable in an honest fashion. Trying to do so just makes it sound less like "innovative method at getting new artists some exposure" and more like "pyramid scheme".
I think this is an acceptable use of the word. This particular account may not have turned a profit, but it might over time. And even if it doesn't this is certainly more revenue than you would receive with iTunes.
Choice of the word profitable: it's profit sharing (for some percentage). There is a definite incentivization. When one uses a credit card with "cash back" or to get airline miles there's not a huge difference.
A novel idea - think it just needs some simplification. Maybe it'd also be good to focus on a niche, or user generated content.
This site sounds pretty interesting, but every other "buy DRM-free music" site I've seen has crippling geographic restrictions (crippling to me at least, I'm in Australia). I can't find statements one way or the other on the site - does anybody know what the deal is?
[+] [-] patio11|17 years ago|reply
[+] [-] mk|17 years ago|reply
[+] [-] hendler|17 years ago|reply
Choice of the word profitable: it's profit sharing (for some percentage). There is a definite incentivization. When one uses a credit card with "cash back" or to get airline miles there's not a huge difference.
A novel idea - think it just needs some simplification. Maybe it'd also be good to focus on a niche, or user generated content.
[+] [-] thristian|17 years ago|reply
[+] [-] exaakax|17 years ago|reply