Poll: Should .org have a section for paid add-ons?

[Chris M]

Originally Posted by EasyTarget

what problems? you guys keep saying that but never list any problems. From what I can tell it will create more work but not really new problems.I agree. I've seen many coders already say they have well paying jobs already and this is just a side thing. So unless they're making enough $$ to surpass their current job I don't think you'll be seeing more/better support. There's still only 24 hours in a day. Adding $$ will encourage novice coders to throw their hat in the ring for a piece of the pie, which could be a good thing as much as a bad thing.what are they? why not address the difficulties?

Since you're a coder I'm sure you'd rather have a link directory because its going to be bringing traffic to your personal site, but why is that a good thing for vb.org or this community?

No - Assuming that I as a coder want a Links Directory is absurd...

As a Coder, if one were made I would probably put my link there and pay for the privelige, however, I do not need to do it nor will I have temper tantrums and jibes at the Staff for not succombing to my wants and needs...

I, as a Community Member can see the benefits of having a Links Directory regardless of whether or not I am a Coder - I, as a Staff Member, can see the problems having such a Links Directory would cause...

The difficulties come from many things, but not limited to:

a.) The coder thinking a particular staff member is "picking on them" because they don't get on well with the particular staff member that located a Security flaw with their modification
b.) The coder being absent for an announced amount of time, and a Staff member fixing their code without their authorisation or contact to say that they could (Not that we need it, just that some people object to you trying to help them)
c.) Problems arising from us fixing the Security issue as to whether the coder can code properly and therefore potential risks such as the coder being boycotted or openly attacked by disgruntled or doubtful members

Three scenarios not having the modifications on vBulletin.org will solve

Chris