Random thoughts for discussion not argument!

[Aradai]

paying real money for forum currency is pretty much ridiculous in my opinion. it's like those items you can buy in mobile games; it helps you at first, but in the long run it was a waste.

 

[Yui Z]

No, I don't think bells should be sold for real money. Buying virtual things for real money can become a massive addiction and I think I'd choke if I heard about someone paying a large amount of money for TBT bells. Maybe for the generosity to help keep the site running smoothly, but not for the pixels themselves. Of course people do it all the time on all sorts of virtual sites, but honestly those are the sites I tend to stay clear of (that's just me, haha).

At the same time, it would be good for the site to get a little pocket money in and I'm sure it would be helpful to help keep things going nicely. That's why I think that the optional donation thing is a good idea. I think TBT is a pretty fairly-run site overall, and that's one of the things I like about it.

 

[Cuppycakez]

^^^ I want to send you an orange. But off topic.
I agree with you for the most part though. ^^^

 

[Lavandula]

paying real money for forum currency is pretty much ridiculous in my opinion. it's like those items you can buy in mobile games; it helps you at first, but in the long run it was a waste.

I totally agree. I play the game and visit the forum as a hobby; I in no way intend on emptying my bank account over it.

It would be a lot like gambling, a bad habit and waste of money.

 

[BiggKitty]

I don't think we would ever directly sell Bells, but we definitely have and are continually considering other possible monetary donation options.

The idea of monetary donations to help the Bell Tree continue to improve is a good one and I am sure there would be many willing to partake in any scheme to assist.
Before my time, but I know the members who donated previously were given a token of appreciation, comprising a bag of bells collectible. I imagine with the current collectible frenzy a similar thank you gesture might not be appropriate, as these days might that be construed as a forum transaction for real money. However, you would for certain receive more donations should that be the case.

 

[Cuppycakez]

The idea of monetary onations to help the Bell Tree continue to improve is a good one and I am sure there would be many willing to partake in any scheme to assist.
Before my time, but I know the members who donated previously were given a token of appreciation, comprising a bag of bells collectible. I imagine with the current collectible frenzy a similar thank you gesture might not be appropriate, as these days might that be construed as a forum transaction for real money. However, you would for certain receive more donations should that be the case.

I might be able to help donate. The collectible would just be a bonus.
I didn't get to donate during the last thing because I wasn't even here (I don't think).

 

[J087]

"Should TBT bells be sold by the BellTree for real money"

No. Why would you even consider suggesting such a thing?

If you want more bells you will have to be more active. It's simple as that. If you support such an idea you'll be responsible for the downfall of the forum.

 

[Sanaki]

It's fine the way it is, if people actually paid for TBT bells from the site they wouldn't be worth as much if you were to just post and earn them and have the market build up the way it is currently.

 

[Mercedes]

I know some of you guys think it's a bad idea, but...I mean it could help jubs out. It should be up to the person who wants to buy or not to buy. So why not just have it?

 

[Cuppycakez]

I know some of you guys think it's a bad idea, but...I mean it could help jubs out. It should be up to the person who wants to buy or not to buy. So why not just have it?

Because, in the end it would ruin the whole market.

It would still help Jubs out if we did a donation thing.

 

[oath2order]

I know some of you guys think it's a bad idea, but...I mean it could help jubs out. It should be up to the person who wants to buy or not to buy. So why not just have it?

It won't happen because Jubs said it's not something they're considering

 

[Mercedes]

Well Mabye I just wanna buy tbt bells and not have to do an ingame trade.

 

[oath2order]

Well Mabye I just wanna buy tbt bells and not have to do an ingame trade.

Be that as it may, it's not under consideration according to the mods so like, it's not happening.

 

[Sholee]

i don't think it would work because the people that are willing to pay cash for forum bells will basically dictate the market. I agree that if TBT needs money, donations would be the best way~

 

[LambdaDelta]

pretty sure the admins have access to PM logs

 

[Cuppycakez]

pretty sure the admins have access to PM logs

They have access to everything.
They rule this place like the kings they are!

 

[Danielkang2]

;-; Just let the sales of Eshop Cards be allowed. I just don't get it. It's nintendo related, not like paypal (which almost all gaming forums allow) You buy it to buy games lol not to sell it for "cash" which it represent.

 

[Katelyn]

If TBT/BTB was ever sold for actual money, I would probably leave this site xD

 

[Danielkang2]

Just Clarifying. BiggKitty meant selling tbt for money on top of all the other ways we can earn tbt. Not the only way.

 

[Cuppycakez]

If TBT/BTB was ever sold for actual money, I would probably leave this site xD

I mean, I probably would too. Since I can't even visit other towns or trade with people, this website has a purpose still with me collecting collectibles. If they sold TBT for real money the market would crash and I wouldn't be able to get collectibles, so good bye TBT for me. Good thing Jubs said it's not happening.

Well Mabye I just wanna buy tbt bells and not have to do an ingame trade.

That's the way it is. But then again, there's unfortunate little me, who can't even visit other towns in the first place.