is it just me or is there an inherent contradiction here.
posting links -- for all the world to see -- and then insisting that the list is "by invitation only." why not just set up a private email list.
not only are you setting your site up for less than stellar performance, but you are going to end up with unintended consequences... like a moribund community for starters. instead of growing a community you are going to shrink it. dare i say, sub-traction.
i don't have the figures as to the percentage of users who post to news sites on a regular basis -- the activity on hn is, imho, an exception -- but i would image it adheres pretty closely to the 80/20 rule and may even be less if you take into account factors like waning interest, user attrition; and last but not least, not enough articles being posted on a daily basis to retain interest.
plus you are encouraging free-riders. they way bit.ink is set up, i can visit everyday and read what i want and never feel compelled to participate. i think there are better ways to ward off the spammers, like creating a committed userbase who won't tolerate abuses or tos violations. just step out of line on hn and you'll see how quickly you are put in your place.
posting links -- for all the world to see -- and then insisting that the list is "by invitation only." why not just set up a private email list.
not only are you setting your site up for less than stellar performance, but you are going to end up with unintended consequences... like a moribund community for starters. instead of growing a community you are going to shrink it. dare i say, sub-traction.
i don't have the figures as to the percentage of users who post to news sites on a regular basis -- the activity on hn is, imho, an exception -- but i would image it adheres pretty closely to the 80/20 rule and may even be less if you take into account factors like waning interest, user attrition; and last but not least, not enough articles being posted on a daily basis to retain interest.
plus you are encouraging free-riders. they way bit.ink is set up, i can visit everyday and read what i want and never feel compelled to participate. i think there are better ways to ward off the spammers, like creating a committed userbase who won't tolerate abuses or tos violations. just step out of line on hn and you'll see how quickly you are put in your place.