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how is esato run? |
scottyd
Joined: Dec 03, 2003
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hi i would like to know how esato is run i know laffen is in charge but is it a buissness or a hobby and how does it all get payed for etc.....
i would be grateful for any information. |
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scottyd
Joined: Dec 03, 2003
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From: london
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how much does it cost to run do you think?
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absinthebri
Joined: Feb 11, 2004
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From: London, UK
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There's an insightful interview with laffen near the end of the thread 'On the couch with Scotsboyuk' that answers some of your questions.
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mamba
Joined: Nov 21, 2004
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as interested as @Scottyd
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tranquil
Joined: Dec 15, 2001
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From: Oslo, Norway
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@scottyd
I'll quote Laffen from the interview mentioned above:
What is your favourite Esato moment?
laffen says:
When I found out that I could make a living of running this web site.
Esato is the hobby that turned in to something more.
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joebmc
Joined: Jan 03, 2003
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From: Kent
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"how is esato run?"
Very well 
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bart
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why do you need the info? if i can be so kind to ask you 
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themarques
Joined: Jan 26, 2003
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Well it is interesting to know how Laffen "is making a living off this website" come on you dont see that much advertising that could possibly represent a huge income! Come on Laffen spit it out... |
bart
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some of the donators donate montly a small amount of money. if alot of people would do that, then laffen would earn enough to stay alive.
but running this website takes alot of time, effort and money.
most people don't even know half of whats going on behind the screens to keep this site up and running every day.
there is indeed very little advertising, laffen doesn't like a site full of ads, nore does anyone else.
i think its best that we don't ask our selfs how much money he makes, its for the best that we keep donating so that he can provide us with hours of fun here
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themarques
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@bart Correct me if I am wrong but last I heard Esato DOES NOT accept donations anymore.... |
bart
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oh i didn't know that. strange...
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parsnip
Joined: Oct 26, 2004
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Why would laffen not want donations
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OluYom
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Wish the guy himself would show up here to answer some questions in person :). He's obviously digesting all this behind the scenes with amusement written all over his face.
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Lynx69
Joined: Feb 22, 2004
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He onl accepted donations at a time when Esato was going to be shut down.
Read the following threads for more information:
RIP Esato
How can we help Esato stay alive?
A list of the people that contributed and donated can be found here:Esatos Donors
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scottyd
Joined: Dec 03, 2003
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From: london
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i just dont get how he has managed to make a living out of something that he could not afford to run before, i am so intrested simply because esato is sorta like a family website and the runner has so much involvement it is unique feeling compared to other website and that why i wish we were told some stuff.
also i think he should make a premium service for a bit of money each year you get extra stuff and free downloads etc i would sign up to that |
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Posted: 2004-12-25 18:30
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