I was more than a little perturbed to see what may perhaps be JVL's Farewell Address restricted to the new elite "Founders" members. Special events for high rollers is one thing, restricting site content by pay grade among paying members is quite another. I'll be keeping score, and if this keeps happening, or worse, increases, there are …
I was more than a little perturbed to see what may perhaps be JVL's Farewell Address restricted to the new elite "Founders" members. Special events for high rollers is one thing, restricting site content by pay grade among paying members is quite another. I'll be keeping score, and if this keeps happening, or worse, increases, there are other sites that treat their members with more respect, and they'll be getting the money I've been investing here.
FWIW, Al, I'm a long-time Bulwark subscriber and I don't feel dissed. (If I could afford it, I'd do it, but I can't now.) I never feel treated with anything other than respect. You don't speak for me.
I'd like more info on this. I have a hard time believing that JVL is leaving AND hiding his farewell behind a second tier pay wall. If that really is the case, I'm inclined to judge it more harshly than just 'keeping score'.
Edit: JVL Yesterday: "No Triad tomorrow and Friday. See you on Monday."
I'll take him at his word until I hear otherwise (though still looking for info)
UPDATE: Jim wrote back to say it’s the same article as “It’s Because of You.” He attached a copy. He says there won’t be paywall articles and nobody is leaving.
Okay, but isn't it still a pay-walled article? I'm not trying to be difficult, but it looks pay-walled and while he sent you a copy, he didn't bring enough for the whole class. So to speak.
I'd agree. I just found it in my E-mail and read it. Nice letter, but obviously they didn't want it to be founders only content (it contains a pitch to join the founder level).
I hope they get it sorted out and then re-post the article. It deserves to be more widely read.
I was more than a little perturbed to see what may perhaps be JVL's Farewell Address restricted to the new elite "Founders" members. Special events for high rollers is one thing, restricting site content by pay grade among paying members is quite another. I'll be keeping score, and if this keeps happening, or worse, increases, there are other sites that treat their members with more respect, and they'll be getting the money I've been investing here.
FWIW, Al, I'm a long-time Bulwark subscriber and I don't feel dissed. (If I could afford it, I'd do it, but I can't now.) I never feel treated with anything other than respect. You don't speak for me.
I'm happy for you. And as always, I don't claim to speak for anyone but myself.
That wasn't clear, as you said "members", with an S.
I'd like more info on this. I have a hard time believing that JVL is leaving AND hiding his farewell behind a second tier pay wall. If that really is the case, I'm inclined to judge it more harshly than just 'keeping score'.
Edit: JVL Yesterday: "No Triad tomorrow and Friday. See you on Monday."
I'll take him at his word until I hear otherwise (though still looking for info)
They’re at a live show. What did I miss? Who thinks he’s leaving?
I've seen that rumor pop up twice now. Not sure why.
UPDATE: Jim wrote back to say it’s the same article as “It’s Because of You.” He attached a copy. He says there won’t be paywall articles and nobody is leaving.
Okay, but isn't it still a pay-walled article? I'm not trying to be difficult, but it looks pay-walled and while he sent you a copy, he didn't bring enough for the whole class. So to speak.
Also, I’m happy forward the whole thread with the attachment to you and you can put it up.
I think the paywalling was an error. I’m happy to put what Jim sent me up here if you tell me how. It’s a .pdf.
I'd agree. I just found it in my E-mail and read it. Nice letter, but obviously they didn't want it to be founders only content (it contains a pitch to join the founder level).
I hope they get it sorted out and then re-post the article. It deserves to be more widely read.
I just sent you a msg. I’m happy to FW the whole email chain with Jim. I think he’s as confused as we are.
I found the paywalled article. That was kind of a blow.
I wrote to Jim S to ask. He’s always so good about responding.
Yeah, he's not leaving. And given that he considers us "fam", I doubt that he would do so this way.
Same here.