Benefits for Donation/Payment (SA:MP Discussion)

[Devin]

The problems with any form of incentive comes down to segregation, even by giving them a different colour in-game it will separate those that have donated, or even worked for the "incentive" from those that have not.

In theory it seems like a viable means of incentive for a small donation but it is far more than just giving someone a colour in-game, it is dividing the players into two classes, those that donated and those that haven't which will never lead to anything good.

[Marius_Antonius]

It seems Mr. Anthrax may be forgetting one simple fact:  90 percent of most SA:MP players are minors(underage), and do not have access to money without going through their parents, and most parents do not consider "paying for their kids to spend more time playing video games" to be a worthwhile cause.  If SA:MP had a community filled with rich people who have money to blow on gaming, this would be an okay idea, but this is just not the case.

Also, think about this - Argonath has made it clear for YEARS that it accepts donations, and hardly anyone has done so.  That is proof that this community of gamers are not able or willing to give money, especially for a very old gaming platform that is very close to seeing its last days.  I know that sounds negative, but it's the truth.

[Morais]

Simple answer: 90% of the players goals are based on money, kids would buy money all the time so that they're better than anyone else. Good for Argonath, bad for players; end of story.

[Frank_Hawk]

The problems with any form of incentive comes down to segregation, even by giving them a different colour in-game it will separate those that have donated, or even worked for the "incentive" from those that have not.

In theory it seems like a viable means of incentive for a small donation but it is far more than just giving someone a colour in-game, it is dividing the players into two classes, those that donated and those that haven't which will never lead to anything good.

Thanks for your response.

The wider question in the community is the continuity of Argonath and having a disaster recovery plan in place where the owners can no longer/or depend on financial support to continue operating. We have an obligation to the community to support it in exploring options/solutions that fit the Argonath vision. While these options might not be easy to implement or be seen as change in direction from the past does not warrant them void. It’s imperative to encourage change, where justified to overcome obstacles which may hinder us from progressing in the long term.

There will always be segregation in the community in the same way there will always be a divide between cops and criminals. The reason there is segregation is because the need for it exists and is justified. In the same way, you may choose to see my suggestions in the same light since they are being brought forward for consideration for the greater good of all.

[diddeh]

Who is removing my posts all the f**ing time? I believe I have the rights to state my opinion about stuff aswell as you Zaila? Yes I take it as you are the one doing it, since a few of my sentences was forwarded to you.

However, benefits for donating never ends good, so no.

[Zaila]

Who is removing my posts all the f**ing time? I believe I have the rights to state my opinion about stuff aswell as you Zaila? Yes I take it as you are the one doing it, since a few of my sentences was forwarded to you.

However, benefits for donating never ends good, so no.

What? I haven't even seen any message you have written to me as i haven't been reading this topic today.

[Devin]

You are welcome to state your opinion however  cynical and sarcastic remarks are not necessary which were removed.