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John aka#404 · 11-07-2008, 08:17 PM

The following is a response from Bill and Kerry:

We've read all responses with genuine interest and will respond fully - but no time now as we are at the Crash Retrieval Conference.

We understand all the points of view and respect them fully. We're not at all decided how best to proceed. The problem we're trying to solve is basically how to fund Camelot... Avalon costs almost nothing to host. Advertising never, donations yes, merchandising maybe (good idea), maybe some clever way of offering a subscription without locking people out.

Suggestions are all welcome. The problem (basically) is that we are running out of money and we have to find some way of keeping afloat. Lots of people do not realize that we sell nothing, have no independent financial support, and have gone way out on very thin ice in order to do our work, all of which has been made available for free.

Camelot will always remain free - because no-one can own this important information, that belongs to all of humanity. That is our firm position re Camelot and will never change.

We will respond in full within a few days. Respect and thanks to everyone for all opinions, viewpoints and ideas.

- Bill and Kerry
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*as the messenger, I trust everybody understands I will be unable to answer any questions on the above.

Take care and thank you all for your suggestions on this matter.
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11-07-2008, 08:17 PM	#183
John aka#404 Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 339	RESPONSE FROM BILL and KERRY The following is a response from Bill and Kerry: We've read all responses with genuine interest and will respond fully - but no time now as we are at the Crash Retrieval Conference. We understand all the points of view and respect them fully. We're not at all decided how best to proceed. The problem we're trying to solve is basically how to fund Camelot... Avalon costs almost nothing to host. Advertising never, donations yes, merchandising maybe (good idea), maybe some clever way of offering a subscription without locking people out. Suggestions are all welcome. The problem (basically) is that we are running out of money and we have to find some way of keeping afloat. Lots of people do not realize that we sell nothing, have no independent financial support, and have gone way out on very thin ice in order to do our work, all of which has been made available for free. Camelot will always remain free - because no-one can own this important information, that belongs to all of humanity. That is our firm position re Camelot and will never change. We will respond in full within a few days. Respect and thanks to everyone for all opinions, viewpoints and ideas. - Bill and Kerry -------------------- *as the messenger, I trust everybody understands I will be unable to answer any questions on the above. Take care and thank you all for your suggestions on this matter. .