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Post by zanshin on Mar 7, 2021 9:42:46 GMT -5
Just wanted to broach this topic with all our contributors.
When Trollszine was first distributed it was on a purely free to download basis. However options on the hosted site have evolved, and free has become Pay What you want. This price obviously includes free, but if people do feel like making a contribution, it goes to Flying Buffalo who publish, host and support the zine (as well as our favourite RPG)
I would like to up date our disclaimer as follows, after an insightful PM from Gaptooth of this site.
'The copyrights for the contents of the magazine are the property of the individual contributors, who have given permission for their work to be published within TrollsZine. Where you find TrollsZine! available for Pay What You Want pricing, money collected by Flying Buffalo are tips for Web distribution, and not paid to contributors.'
Please comment with your views on this if you are a past , present or planning to be future contributor to the zine.
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Post by quoghmyre on Mar 7, 2021 23:23:43 GMT -5
I think we should add something like ",and not paid to members of Vin's T&T Trollbridge, production volunteers, or contributors. We remain committed to pay what you want being Free"
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Post by gaptooth on Apr 13, 2021 22:45:50 GMT -5
I see the updated copyright notice appeared in the latest issue, but that issue is NOT available for Pay What You Want pricing.
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Post by gaptooth on Apr 13, 2021 22:50:06 GMT -5
April Fools?
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Post by quoghmyre on Apr 14, 2021 1:00:43 GMT -5
I have contacted FBI to address the issue.
We have no control over how TrollsZine is published on the FBI DriveThru account, we are just very happy that they are able to do this for us.
TrollsZine is Free! if you are asked to pay "What you want" then you can enter 0 and receive the Zine for $0, or if not then it's free. If you wish to enter an amount then that will go to FBI to cover their admin costs. No money is received for the TrollsZine.
I'm really not sure how we can be clearer. We gave everyone an opportunity to help with the wording in the Zine.
No, it's not a joke.
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Post by zanshin on Apr 14, 2021 7:38:39 GMT -5
I am sure it is a simple error. I will throw my toys out of the pram if it isn't changed to Pay what you want but I am holding onto them for the moment.
Please all hold back from publicising it til this has been resolved.
Thanks for contacting FBI Quogmyre.
I had noticed that a number of the older issues had been changed to PWYW default $0
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Post by zanshin on Apr 14, 2021 9:52:11 GMT -5
And normal service is resumed. It is pay what you want and you are free to choose $0.
Enjoy! And also go forth and spread the word!
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Post by gaptooth on Apr 14, 2021 10:31:35 GMT -5
Wow, that was resolved amazingly fast! Thank you! We have no control over how TrollsZine is published on the FBI DriveThru account, we are just very happy that they are able to do this for us. I agree that TrollsZine! is better off for being distributed by Flying Buffalo, and I wouldn't want to change that! I know Steve would never come to Trollbridge saying, "I am altering the deal. Pray I don't alter it any further." On the other hand, if Flying Buffalo's needs or costs change and they need to start charging for it, it would be important for the TZ! editors to know when they are soliciting contributions. I don't begrudge Flying Buffalo covering their administrative costs (if any), but the creators and volunteers donating their work should know what the prospective pricing model will be.
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Post by zanshin on Apr 14, 2021 11:28:37 GMT -5
Fair point Gaptooth, and well done for raising the issue in the first place. Not something I had given much thought to.
I am very happy that Steve responded so promptly. I am sure he has a lot on his plate to sort out.
I thinks its a win all round at the moment. FB has a T&T zine that doesn't have a production cost, and is a free gateway to more material, we have the highest profile outlet for our work and contributions from T&T luminaries.
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