You've probably, over time, come to expect certain things out of this blog, namely news, notes and previews of things to come from Multiply. And, of course, an opportunity to reply, letting us know what you think of these things. (And we absolutely treasure your feedback.)
But from time to time, we've asked you to give us your feedback in a slightly more, say, easily quantifiable manner. :-) Namely, by taking a survey!
We haven't done one in a while, but we ask that if you have a few minutes to spare (no more than five, we'd guess), that you share with us your opinions on some ideas we've been kicking around lately.
To take the easy, multiple-choice survey click here.
thanks so much for everything..pls make a pagination on blog and other item ..plus some option like sorting the favorite entry in alphabetical...including the group...thanks again..
Would some of the free services, such as bandwidth for photos, be more limited if you offer a premium paid service?
I love everything you offer and don't mind the advertisements. The only thing I'd like to change on my site now (and already mentioned on muds) is that I'd like to see a table view for tag pages so they can look as neatly indexed as the table view for blog pages. It would be much easier to find a particular post if a person didn't have to scroll through full blog entries to get to what is being searched for.
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I couldn't agree more! I've had nearly 100 of my 360 friends follow me over since I took a load of photos of my page here and sent them a mass mail on 360 showing them what was on offer.
One of the questions is Multiply will be introducing a tool that periodically uploads all photos and videos that exist on your computer - automatically, without you having to lift a finger. You would never again have to wait for photos or videos to upload - and if your hard drive ever crashes, you'd know you have backups on Multiply. Would this tool impact your decision to pay for the service?
YES it would it would impact me because paid for or not anything that automatically uploads form my computer is stealing from ME , there may be personal images that I would NOT want uploaded, videos I may not want to be shown, hard drive crash or not THAT is wrong I would definably not be interested in that
YES it would it would impact me because paid for or not anything that automatically uploads form my computer is stealing from ME , there may be personal images that I would NOT want uploaded, videos I may not want to be shown, hard drive crash or not THAT is wrong I would definably not be interested in that
A couple of things to clarify. First, this tool would obviously be optional. Second, photos/videos that were uploaded via that tool wouldn't automatically be published on your Multiply site. They would go into a personal archive/staging area where you could then selectively publish what you wanted to.
YES it would it would impact me because paid for or not anything that automatically uploads form my computer is stealing from ME , there may be personal images that I would NOT want uploaded, videos I may not want to be shown, hard drive crash or not THAT is wrong
It seems as if the question, in this case, was unfortunately worded. In the case that this tool would be implemented, you'd definitely be able to select a certain folder or folders to have watched for content to be auto-uploaded. It would not scan your entire computer, just "all photos and videos"... in that/those folder/s. :)
I love surverys, and polls too :) I only have a few photos on my site here, and I wouldn't be interested in any tool that would make it easier for me to upload, I don't have a problem with what you offer now.. I'm also not interested in a place for storage, other than what I have.. I would pay for a service but not what your're offering now... Interesting though, very interesting :)
Dave, Everdred I'm so glad you clarified that ..it does say ALL photos videos..and that is a scary thought. Even in one single folder, knowing some peoples computers its a scary thought
It does sound like the option would just do the uploading and publishing by its self ..yet another scary thought So glad it wont gives me the shudders just thinking about any other way
I wanted to ask why we can no longer download songs that friend's have shared? This must be a new thing. I love using Multiply and loved the fact that we could download new music and share our own with our friends, but what happened to this aspect of the page??
I tried to find a blog about this but couldn't. Otherwise. Keep up the good work!
I did it... though I would hate an elitist group of paid users that had more features (unless that were optional features for multimedia.) I've played games and used sites where there were us free folks who were practically at a lower class. I'd hate this pay thing to implement a virtual caste system.
Oh and I agree with what Everdred said......automatically downloading pictures from my computer IS STEALING, because I have photos I don't share and some that i do.
i just took the survey and was upset that question number 3 didn't have an option i felt comfortable checking. (i ended up selecting "no, other reason" because at least it had "other reason." i would have liked a "maybe" there.)
So are you guys saying that pretty soon we are going to have to start paying for Multiply??? First Photos, what's next??
Nope. All features that are currently free will always remain free. Any premium service that we would consider would offer features beyond what you currently get for free. Permanent archival of your hi-res photos and videos is one such example.
Oh and I agree with what Everdred said......automatically downloading pictures from my computer IS STEALING
Did everdred really say that? :-)
I was just clarifying that there would be a way to choose which folders to share; you wouldn't have to share everything. Or anything, for that matter, so I don't see where "stealing" comes in.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I Would love to bring in other sites that i have on other networks with thousands of webpages if javascript & a special storage area could be used for a simler option - simler to the Gmail storage option some have with certain tools. ( just one of those sites pulls in some 5 to 10 thousand users per day.. ( but it also has google ads within the whole site ) well the survey did mentioned a revenue option Maybe.. ------------- edited below after this post was created ------------- O Yes as stated by me in another location -- I ,m deleting 50% At least of my graphic files & moving towards themes & Infomation. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
It kind of bothers me when a website starts out offering everything for free, and then starts talking about new things that you have to pay for. I feel cheated. I feel like they sucked me in and got me all comfortable here, just so they can start finding ways to get my money. Other sites have done the same thing. First everything is free, and then your services start diminishing, and things you once had become "extra". If I see that happening here, I'm outta here. And so would many others. I'm not saying that is what Multiply is going to do. I'm just saying they are making me nervous. I sure hope they don't mess up a good thing.
I'll buy a "littleone Diamond" account. 1) no adds 2)auto resume download page for us poor suckers who prefer to live in the country and only have dial-up 3) unlimited storage...BUT I'll pick and STORE when I want to 4) NO paypal or at least multiple ways of payment
WHAT IS THE REASON ? ... For cancelling the groups we all worked hard on creating....I for one feel you could have at least told us of your pending action .....
I wanted to ask why we can no longer download songs that friend's have shared?
That's the same question that I'm asking all the time. To the developers at Multiply: when will you return this function? Don't let me lose my cool all over again. My patience is running too dry to rehydrate.
I have a very important suggestion. Can we allow people to download my audio files as long as I can assure that they're not copyrighted? I really want sharing my audio news files that I make myself and I hope we can have options like that because you have completely prohibited downloading of music. I really understand the situation but I hope you can study how it can be optional. Thank you. XIAO
Can we allow people to download my audio files as long as I can assure that they're not copyrighted?
Copyright or not, It doesn't matter. But the fact remains the same: As long as they don't return the music sharing capability, I won't stop returning here and asking them to return it back. Read my comment.
what ill liek to know when and if they are go to make change to the blog settting right now ther only 5/10 recite .. ther ppl that blog lot more thenthat that wold liek oer to be vieowd,set to
***************************************************** Dont you lot understand MUSIC Sharing Aint coming back..
No matter how much you cry for it to come back It wont becoming back. its been posted all over multiply - why it is not coming back & why it was removed.
even a dim wit like me can read ENGLISH - & if you can not get a translator or a ADULT To read it for you as it would seam to me that you lot asking for music can not read ENGLISH... ******************************************************
The ONLY thing mentioned in the survey that I would be remotely interested in is javascript, but not enough to pay for it.. The survey only mentioned photos & videos NOTHING about music.. ENOUGH with the music already.. Join another site if that is what your main concern is, I'm tired of hearing about it :)
I'm VERY dismayed that MP is thinking of bringing back premium accounts at all. It gives the impression that we will be limited on the free account. Are we already limited now? I was unaware of any upload limitations. Maybe someone could enlighten me on this.
It's just very disappointing to join a free service, only to find out later that it will turn into a pay service, and if you want all the perks, bells, whistles, you have to pay. Not everyone can afford to have any amount of money taken out of their accounts every month.
Am I the only one who finds this a bit...disappointing?
It kind of bothers me when a website starts out offering everything for free, and then starts talking about new things that you have to pay for. I feel cheated. I feel like they sucked me in and got me all comfortable here, just so they can start finding ways to get my money. Other sites have done the same thing. First everything is free, and then your services start diminishing, and things you once had become "extra". If I see that happening here, I'm outta here. And so would many others. I'm not saying that is what Multiply is going to do. I'm just saying they are making me nervous. I sure hope they don't mess up a good thing.
I just saw this.
I agree, Sandy. It would be one thing if we came here knowing that we'd have to pay to get all the bells and whistles. But not so. Multiply had premium accounts before, then they did away with it and made it free for everyone. Now we get here and find out they are thinking of bring them back again. I too, feel cheated. Everyone keeps saying that what we get now would remain the same. But we all know that in order to feel "first class" we'll have to start paying for the perks. I'm very upset about this.
I really don't see why people object to an option to pay extra for things you feel are worth your money. Not everyone can afford sirloin steak but has anyone suggested the shops should only offer cheaper cuts? Multiply is giving us a very good free service and as long as they keep doing that, what's wrong with some optional extras for those who are willing and able to pay? (I speak as one who is not interested in paying for these optional extras as my photos are all on CDs and I don't feel the need for an extra backup.)
As far as projecting an eventual fee schedule, it would make sense to offer potential paid subscribers a discount for pre-paying. For example, let's say that the monthly fixed subscription price is $10 (USD). Everyone likes a good value, especially when it creates a win-win situation. A member who is willing to pay $10 every month is likely to be agreeable at some point to pre-paying for a 12-month subscription of only $100.00 (USD). It would be to both the member and Multiply's benefit to consider long-term subscription discounts.
It's easy enough to automate recurring payments made with a major credit card, but many will probably not be comfortable with this option for whatever reason(s). For Multiply to physically process monthly snail-mail payments would only add to Multiply's operating expenses (and those inherent headaches) in several departments.
PayPal (an eBay company) may be a viable payment solution for Multiply users who don't take issue with being forced into yet another provider's TOS. Plus, PayPal also facilitates multiple transaction types: funds available in one's PayPal account, checks and major credit cards. PayPal can reduce Multiply's accounts receivable overhead at a lower, hassle-free cost to Multiply. And Multiply can claim its PayPal fees as a tax-deductible business expense.
I'm really anxious to know what Multiply's considering for potential subscribers who feel that Multiply could prove to be an asset in personal marketing. If this becomes a reality then a Multiply hosted storefront could be a cost-effective targeted addition or alternative to systems an independent business owner may be using. Subscriptions fees paid to Multiply would then be justifiable business expenses for members.
I'm a little puzzled. In the survey, it asked if I was aware that hi-res photos get deleted after 6 months. I upload all my photos at hi-res... or at least as hi-res as I allow online. I use those photos in my blogs. Does this mean that after 6 months, I will find gaping holes in my blogs? I hope it is just a case of me missing the point here.
#3 of the poll... something to give thought to. If one pays for storage on Multiply, perhaps one could lose that glaringly obvious (subtle would be a refreshing change, unique to multiply (other free sites don't have it), logo/watermark when hotlinking one's photos.
I've already commented before, however I have something I'd like removed; that stupid "this person is Online"...it's no one's business when I'm online or offline. I resent the fact that I have to add a code to remove this everytime I change a theme. (I'd like to get ahold of whoever thought this was a good idea...)
Something else needs to stop...remove the Multiply watermark from images. That isn't necessary and other free services don't do it, why should you. And no I don't have any photos, images or whatever here and I won't.
Being able to remove more than one posting in the inbox area at a time would also be appreciated; along with not going back to page one after every item we remove...very annoying.
hi! i don't know where to post this but since this is the only post-a-ble part of your page, i'm gonna put it here.
.. as for the network degree, please also include the option "activity partner" since there are some people in my network who i only get together with when i'm travelling but not that much intimate connection as with friends :)
I took the survey - had quite a problem with it. My answers look as if I think all the ideas are somewhere between bad and immaterial, and that's not the case. The fact is that I won't consider any paid service for one simple reason only: I will not use my visa card on the web. Since I don't live in the US, I obviously can't send you a check, and bank transfer (if possible) would cost more than the service, I think.
I Have complete my Survey -- I Hate No 4 ( four ) Bad idea..... to let a automated download of items from anyones computer.
NO NUMBER FOUR THANKYOU
I feel the complete opposite, I think it's a great idea! I would love to be able to download my photos to my PC and know they are backed up automatically, plus be able to post them whenever I want - with hi res to boot (I usually use the java uploader with the web version of the pics since it's so much faster, so my hi res versions aren't available on Multiply which means I am also limited in some photo products to buy).
That will make my life much easier plus provide security in knowing my photos will be backed up. Of course I would specify which folders to monitor. And if you didn't want it you just wouldn't enable it.
I also agree with the person who said it would be good to be able to pay a lower amount if you pay by the year instead of by month.
Perhaps this should be reworded (can you even edit a survey?) so the misunderstanding doesn't continue. In reply to a question above, your photos are not deleted. ONLY the hi res photo is if no one orders them.
When you upload photos or video, Multiply creates smaller versions suitable for viewing on the web. ONLY The originals - which can be viewed full-screen or on a television, and used for photo prints and other products for which the smaller versions are unsuitable - are deleted after six months. Were you aware of this policy?
I my self would love to have all my eggs in one basket so to speak. I currently back up my photos to Photobucket and pay for the storage space I use as that account is coming due soon I would love to have an answer soon as I would not pay twice and that means it would be another year before I switched.
A tool that automatically loads photos to Multiply without my consent or having to do anything? I wouldn't EVER allow that. I most certainly would not pay to have my privacy invaded in such a way. I think that is VERY invasive.
First, this tool would obviously be optional. Second, photos/videos that were uploaded via that tool wouldn't automatically be published on your Multiply site. They would go into a personal archive/staging area where you could then selectively publish what you wanted to.
This doesn't make it any better. I feel it is very invasive. I wouldn't use such a tool. I don't want my photos automatically uploaded here whether it would remain private or not.
My Answer is--> Thats a REMOTE -AUTO-UPLOAD By multiply & not download... so you,de like someone to get in to your computer when they want & not when you say or want. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE GOVENMENT - Would have a field day with this Option... as to the way no,4 is or has been worded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I,de pay a maximum of 49.95 cause of exchange rates this end -- ( direct debt ) 49.95 is just over $120.00 US for me......
bank would charge me 22.00 per transaction to MP.. so that would also have to be deducted.... off said price
price now $27.95. after charges & other items come out
I,m looking for a 6mth & 12mth pre pay only as any other payment version would be to expensive me me. as i,m allready paying for others on other networks - But they are paying for themselfs with ads
Thanks but no thanks. especially the auto-upload from my drive? nah i'll pass that out ~.~ read the survey number 6. i just voted for NO IMPACT on all of the option that i can tick
HOW ABOUT Just bringing back pay accounts for those whom want it & give us the xtras and those whom dont a tiny amount of restriction . like NO MUSIC * _ * & Less downloads or uploads rather then force those whom dont want to pay to leave.
if pay is forced on too all users no matter how it is setup it will kill MULTIPLY.
Has multiply thought of Using PEEL ADS - Hidden payed ads
6. How much would the following features impact your decision to pay for the service?
Interestingly, some of the perks don't seem to relate to the new photo service. They appear more geared toward paid premium service. ie: javascript, ad revenue, e-commerce, has little to do with a photo storage, and could stand alone/together as a separate paid service.
Mind you, the convenience of sticking photos in an upload album to be automatically uploaded to a personal archive on my own site is tempting, but it raises one question; if an account is deleted for some dubious reason, all is for naught?, or, can the now multiply-less person retrieve their precious photo storage without jumping through hoops? It would be comforting to know that if we get user.xxx when we go to our page, that our content is still our content that we have paid fees for storing and retrieving.
The uploaded album more than implies some permanence, will there be a way of deleting any of the content, or is this a no-no?
Will there be an "upload now" button as an option? Dial-up users may feel a need for one. If it is a seamless background uploader, not java, then dial-up and limited access users will be free to browse without bogging down. Even some online virus scanners don't like to be interrupted.
Given that users are having some difficulty in finding an easy way to backup their online content, not only photos/videos, why not consider a paid storage that belongs to the user, affiliated but not fettered with our web presence account, where we can place all our owned multiply material, photos, PDFs, blogs, and download it at anytime we chose?
Finally, several users have asked for the ability to place ad revenue, limited javascript, and for right(or left) rail ownership. Nice. And, E_commerce.... thanks for dragging some of us kicking and screaming into the 21st century. :)
I just took the survey and I would like to be able to give multiple answers to the backup question. I backup some of my pics on Multiply and others on a USB.
As to the other questions, I am happy to pay for premium services as long as they don't cost too much. I am a low income earner and can't afford much, no matter how willing I am! Also, I generally end up paying a little more due to the exchange rate.
I only had two concerns:
1/ I was worried about the invasion of privacy with all my photos being uploaded. This is no longer a concern now that it has been explained that this would be optional, and I could choose which folders are scanned.
2/ Would people who have free accounts still be able to access their contacts who have premium accounts? I do not wish to exclude any of my contacts who may not wish to go premium.
Credit/Debit cards are definitely my preffered payment method.
Laugh Out Loud - what a Daft question to ask.. What do you think ? Do you think they have ? A Free account which you have must be the best at this present time being cause thats all we have at this present time..
I Have just been updated on all this --- USERS OR MEMBERS WITH FREE ACCOUNTS-- Theres no differance at all coming. And you will not be affected at all..
But for those whom do wish to pay - there is far more coming for those whom do pay like hosting & & many more items for premium accounts.
A couple of things to clarify. First, this tool would obviously be optional. Second, photos/videos that were uploaded via that tool wouldn't automatically be published on your Multiply site. They would go into a personal archive/staging area where you could then selectively publish what you wanted to.
I agree with missingbits - its kind of creepy - I would not want Any tool that automatically uploads Any file from my computer to some website - Period. Whether it was automatically published or not. Because, unfortunately, nothing seems to ever completely Delete, here. So, sadly, just the idea of a tool like that sounds intrusive - optional or not. Enough tools have bugs - what happens when this one buggs out? Or someone moves something into that folder, in error, and it uploads - and never can be deleted completely?
yeah - it sounds cool - but not for me - I like what we have, and truly appreciate it - but would never use this type tool.
My Answer is--> Thats a REMOTE -AUTO-UPLOAD By multiply & not download... so you,de like someone to get in to your computer when they want & not when you say or want. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE GOVENMENT - Would have a field day with this Option...
afterinfo - I download the pictures from my camera to my PC. Then, if I had enabled the service and specified which directory Multiply is linked to, the service would upload from that directory.
I don't think the government would have a "field day" with this, there are plenty of services out there that do the same type of thing, a quick google shows that. The government has nothing to do with that option.
Laugh Out Loud - what a Daft question to ask.. What do you think ? Do you think they have ? A Free account which you have must be the best at this present time being cause thats all we have at this present time..
There was no need to be nasty. It is not a stupid question, but it is a legitimate concern as there are some sites that do prevent free users viewing premium sites.
In any case, I was raised to believe the only stupid question is the one you don't ask.
obviously then you will have your co-multiply users with "gold-account"...? .
Excuse me, there is no "obviously" about it. I'm not asking about how it will affect people who are not yet gold account users. I'm asking how it will affect people who already ARE gold account users.
Two different things and definitely a valid question.
I'm asking how it will affect people who already ARE gold account users.
Sure it's a valid question. I doubt that there will be any change diminishing any user, regardless of present status. There has never been a feature upgrade that takes away from existing users, nor will gold members be automatically included in the new features. imho. The only change would be for the users that opt-in on the paid upgrades.
Hi, i wanna say i appreciate the excellent service you offer to all of us Multiply users where we can have our own online presence and space plus blog, be looking forward to continue using Multiply in years to come :)
it means that i don't really know right now. i have all my pics backed up and so my first answer would be "nope, not interested." but then i think about all the photo albums waiting to be filled up with pics. i had thought i'd start working on that when the kids entered kindergarten. but life happens and now i'm hoping it happens when they're in junior high. given that i might want to get pics blown up, i'd like the high res to be there.
but i hate printing pics on QOOP (rhymes with poop. works like it too.). it takes Foreeeeeeeeeeeeevar for QOOP to load up all my photo albums. once they're loaded, if i only need pics in one album, things run decently. not great, but not so bad that i want to throw the computer across the room. but if i want one or two pics from several albums, it takes so crappin' long to get from one album to another that, well, i want to throw the computer across the room.
so if you're sticking with QPoop, i'd lean toward a no on that question. but since i want to get pics printed at some point, and uploading everything to shutterfly will take at least as long as switching between albums on QPoop, perhaps i'd lean toward yes after all.
i feel like i'm in the princess bride and i'm trying to figure out what cup the poison's in. i'd really just rather click "maybe" and call it a day.
hi, i can i activate the market feature of multiply?
yes, you sure can. i believe you have to click on "settings" in the upper right hand corner of any page within multiply. once you're there, i think you want "posting options" hidden in the right hand column.
I'm VERY dismayed that MP is thinking of bringing back premium accounts at all. It gives the impression that we will be limited on the free account. Are we already limited now? I was unaware of any upload limitations. Maybe someone could enlighten me on this.
i was here the last time multiply offered premium accounts. the free accounts lost absolutely nothing in terms of uploads (they had been limited and remained limited), ads (they had had ads and continued to have ads), customer service (multiply has always treated everyone equally when it comes to customer service, whether you're free or premium), etc. it's just that the premium accounts had some added advantages.
i trust that it will be the same this time around.
i love multiply. i would gladly pay for the services that i get here. when i had my own website i had to pay for it AND do all the html work. here, customization is a snap, i don't have to mess with writing the html for the page and then ftping it anywhere, etc. i really think the service is well worth it.
you feel cheated because multiply is going to continue to give you everything for free that you're already getting and they're even thinking of adding some other fantastic features that you can take advantage of if you want? you feel cheated because multiply is going to offer more? i'm confused. it would be one thing if you felt cheated because you'd paid for some service on multiply and then that was either taken away, or given to everyone for free. but to feel cheated because you might soon have even more options, that just boggles my mind.
I'm a little puzzled. In the survey, it asked if I was aware that hi-res photos get deleted after 6 months. I upload all my photos at hi-res... or at least as hi-res as I allow online. I use those photos in my blogs. Does this mean that after 6 months, I will find gaping holes in my blogs? I hope it is just a case of me missing the point here.
only the hi-res version is deleted. it's then replaced with a lower res. version. the lower res. version still makes decent pics. you know, just in case you wondered about that. it's just that the hi-res pics would make better pics if you were to blow the pic up. (and i think you only lose the hi-res. if you're not ordering pics once in awhile, right?)
#3 of the poll... something to give thought to. If one pays for storage on Multiply, perhaps one could lose that glaringly obvious (subtle would be a refreshing change, unique to multiply (other free sites don't have it), logo/watermark when hotlinking one's photos.
ooooh, this is an interesting idea. in fact, i rather like that. not that i hotlink photos from anywhere to anywhere else on a regular basis. but, you know, if i ever did, i'd rather host them here.
A tool that automatically loads photos to Multiply without my consent or having to do anything?
no. a tool that would only add photos to multiply WITH your consent and WITH YOUR EXPLICIT DIRECTIONS ON WHICH FOLDERS TO UPLOAD FROM.
it would be like leaving a letter out for the mail carrier. you don't leave it in the house. you don't leave it on the front porch. you specifically put the letter in the mailbox and the mail carrier knows that if there's a letter in your house or on your porch, that's not a letter to be taken. but the letter in your mailbox Should be taken.
the photo uploading would work the same way. only pictures that are in the designated folder would be uploaded. YOU designate which folder that is.
if pay is forced on too all users no matter how it is setup it will kill MULTIPLY.
i don't believe this has even been suggested.
Has multiply thought of Using PEEL ADS - Hidden payed ads
what are these?
i think it would be nice if you could designate where ads are located (right rail or across the top of your page). and it would be nice to designate "no flashy ads." those drive me nuts. kill zwinky! kill! kill! ... oh, sorry. don't know what came over me.
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