Snail Mail via the net

Discussion in 'Websites' started by soapbath, Aug 21, 2005.

  1. #1
    Please review the idea, the easy of use, the template and last but not least speed.

    http://www.dimensionet.com/writeit/index.php
     
    soapbath, Aug 21, 2005 IP
  2. fryman

    fryman Kiss my rep

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    #2
    lol, man, you need to stop smoking that stuff...

    Who would want to write a personal letter and having you see it? I just can't imagine anyone using this kind of service
     
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  3. soapbath

    soapbath Peon

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    #3
    It don't really have to be a personal letter, I mean someone could just say "Hi", meh I will try and find a way so no one has to see the letter.. there must be some hardware that prints and evelopes. I always make random Beta sites (sometimes they work, sometimes they don't)

    We shall see :).
     
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    And then what? Lets say for some unkown reason you do have some success with it... where are you going to get the paper and envelopes? And how are you going to send them? I mean, you will need $$$ for that, how are you going to earn it with this site? :confused:
     
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  5. soapbath

    soapbath Peon

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    Adverts. You have changed me Fryman. Adverts are a good source of income, oh and a paid service im making.
     
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  6. Nintendo

    Nintendo ♬ King of da Wackos ♬

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    Are you sure we should allow some one who hasn't figured out his/her gender to have our mailing address??!!! Want my phone number along with it??!! 10-HOT-VIRGIN. [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]

    And get of the pot!!! Leave that stuff to us dogs!!!!!
     
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  7. Liminal

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    #7
    I think it's a pretty cool idea. Quite amusing too.

    I am not sure if it will make it big but if featured on some geek news sites, you'll get some decent traffic and word-of-mouth (even if it is a one-time shot).

    I personally would be reluctant to use the service as I'd be weary of opening my and the receipient's doors to more junk mail. Your privacy policy states that you don't do that sort of stuff, but any visitor will wonder: 'how do they make money?'
     
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  8. yfs1

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    You also don't know the legal issues involved. You may be involved in a felony without even knowing it. What if I sent a letter that was actually code for something. Do you want the legal vulnerability?

    It is kinda a cool idea but would be a nightmare to actually do.
     
    yfs1, Aug 22, 2005 IP
  9. Crazy_Rob

    Crazy_Rob I seen't it!

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    Which is exactly why it's not a good idea. Well it might be a good idea but I think you're really putting yourself at risk.
     
    Crazy_Rob, Aug 22, 2005 IP
  10. yfs1

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    CR - When should I expect my royalty checks for your new user name?
     
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  11. Crazy_Rob

    Crazy_Rob I seen't it!

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    I'll green rep you a few times. Is that good enough?

    I mean it's not like you TM'd it or anything. :rolleyes:
     
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  12. yfs1

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    I wish I had...I would be a millionaire. There have already been three threads where people asked what it meant ;)
     
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    #13
    I really couldn't see a big need for a site like that. I mean maybe if you themed it up a little or made a niche for it like:

    "Is your brother in jail and you've moved, but don't want him to know where you are. Send him letters through us."

    "Want to send someone a prank email that they're going to jail or are being sued? Use prank mail."

    Of course you'll probably actaully end up in jail though.
     
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  14. yfs1

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    The only way this would be succesful is if the letters were sent looking like this:

    [​IMG]
     
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  15. soapbath

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    [​IMG]

    I took in your views and could see that this site would fail and just cost to much to run aswell as privacy issues.
     
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  16. Crazy_Rob

    Crazy_Rob I seen't it!

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    Keep trying though, DB...that was a good idea. :D
     
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  17. soapbath

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    Heck I make at least 1 site a day that is totaly random, and what DB? (Im sure I know but just woke up)..
     
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  18. Hodgedup

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    WTF is cream buns? Is that a product, a request, what?
     
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  19. Crazy_Rob

    Crazy_Rob I seen't it!

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    Your nickname! ;)
     
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  20. soapbath

    soapbath Peon

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    Grrr. Heh you will never let me live that down will you.. never :(.. and ya wondered why I was a girl for a while, Dog Boner would of not made sense then.. well in a way it could.. i mean.. arg!
     
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