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How Will Ning's Move, To Phase Out Free Networks, Effect You?

I think it would be interesting to hear, how will Ning's decision to "phase out free networks", effect you?

Please be respectful of our readers, and each other. But, do feel free to tell your story.

Maybe some of the stories will bring Network Creators together, and some partnerships can be formed.

Or maybe someone has a way to help a fellow Creator, even if just a small gesture.

Sincerely,
Jen

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Permalink Reply by The Mystic Glen on April 18, 2010 at 12:21pm

I use webs just for a static website but not for a dynamic social network. The forum is a little cumbersome to use until you get the flow of it. However, I have been pretty happy with what I have for the time being with my static site.

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Permalink Reply by Lubi Kalubihan on April 18, 2010 at 3:34am

Most sensible.Thumbs Up.

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Permalink Reply by DoPeace on April 18, 2010 at 11:19am

Excellent point. Grandfather in the sites that helped build the NING network and start forcing the premium services policy only on new sites.

Or, maybe even limit the capabilities of new free NING sites so that whatever the costs are that Ning is having trouble covering are reduced so they can be supported by the advertising.

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Permalink Reply by Hot4hire.com on April 18, 2010 at 9:08pm

YES, I AGREED.

"I feel that if they want to do this it is fine from here on out, but I do not think that they should disable the existing networks that have already been established."

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Permalink Reply by ELVIS PRESLEY FAN CLUB on April 19, 2010 at 12:26am

Mjh: I totally agree with what you are saying above here. I am totally appalled that Ning is threatening to shut down networks that we have already created and that they have more or less given us a guarantee that we can keep under certain stipulations that you have outlined above. How can they go against this?

I have 2 ning sites... I am so upset about losing them like this.. and I put allot of effort in putting them together.

Charmaine Jensen Voisine

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Permalink Reply by Vincent Wright on April 18, 2010 at 1:24am

A few quick thoughts:

1. I think Ning will be able to weather the storm... REMEMBER: other platforms have done things to aggravate their bases: Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook, Blogspot, Digg, Ecademy, Yahoo, etc....they're still here after end user uproars. Deep down, I think it may be helpful for the Ning premium site owners....

2. Of the 10 Ning networks I created, I'm conflating all of them into one Ning site which was already a premium-based site on Ning: http://MyLinkingPowerForum.ning.com (I'm making the other Ning sites into subgroups on My Linking Power Forum) Since it's a professional networking site with members from all around the world, I'm happy to have only one site to focus on...

Please remember: "This, too, shall pass" So, Keep STRONG, Guys!

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Permalink Reply by JenSocial on April 18, 2010 at 2:01am

Good points...and nice ending of encouragement.

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Permalink Reply by Jim - medXcentral on April 19, 2010 at 10:14am

Agreed, Vincent. I just hope the revised premium pricing structure will be affordable. I guess we'll find out on May 5th.

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Permalink Reply by JenSocial on April 18, 2010 at 1:49am

My pleasure Ayanna. Wow, you are in a dilemma. Too bad Ning's CSS is so specific/unique. But, that's fairly true of any website CSS. Keep us posted.
Best,
Jen

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Permalink Reply by The Human Touch on April 18, 2010 at 3:59am

If we stay up, maybe you can join our site as a group? I have my groups set up in a way that they can use all the features:) Let me say I also have a NING-based network that you would probably be better on, if I can save it.

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Permalink Reply by Disabilities And Animals on April 18, 2010 at 1:29am

I just signed the petition. I have 4 sites. 3 will definitely have to go and I don't know if I can save Disabilities And Animals

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Permalink Reply by JenSocial on April 18, 2010 at 1:54am

Dear T & Mr. Hey U,
You know I can't stand to hear that Disabilities and Animals may not make it. Have you considered starting to move it over to another platform? I am certain, your members would follow you in a minute. Please keep me posted. I think you know, I have a pet site that I try to keep from being known as powered by Ning due to competition, etc... But, I would do anything for you I can, your own special Groups, special tab, or whatever. Send me a private message if you ever need that offer. But I totally believe you could move it all over, and your members would run to join you again.
Best,
Jen