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Re: Ask HN: Would you join a paid newsletter with daily uplifting news?

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Post by Powerofmene » Thu, Jul 13, 2017, 6:47 PM UTC

jiblyyyy wrote: post #3

Powerofmene wrote: post #2

I probably would not want them daily as time is at a premium but would be willing to pay for either a weekly or biweekly newsletter that focused on news that is uplifting.

Ah, good feedback, tnx. What would be a no-brainer monthly price point?

As many have said these are available for free through subreddits etc. if you have time to go search. Personally time is very critical to me so I would not mind paying to have this delivered to me. I would not mind paying $25-$35 a year for it but would much prefer an annual fee to a monthly one and as I said, a biweekly or weekly delivery or update"

I am not sure it is a sustainable business model given how many are out there for free but if you are doing it for side income you might be able to make a little $ at it.

Re: Ask HN: Would you join a paid newsletter with daily uplifting news?

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Post by agitator » Thu, Jul 13, 2017, 7:02 PM UTC

deegles wrote: post #14

I feel like monthly is too much cognitive overhead. Why not $25-$30/year? Or have a free version with ads + the paid version without ads. Paid subscribers could also get extra content or access to you. Also, if you're getting started the priority (after good content) is to get lots of subscribers. Maybe give free premium for X referrals.

I personally feel like psychologically i'm more willing to give $3 a month a try, and end up sticking with it since its only $3 a month, than to commit to $25 right of the bat.

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Post by mattm » Thu, Jul 13, 2017, 7:24 PM UTC

mankash666 wrote: post #15

No. I'm OK with real news being unpleasant as that's the real world we live in.

News is news because it's unusual and not normal. How much of your daily life has anything to do with what's talked about on the news? I'd imagine very little.

Re: Ask HN: Would you join a paid newsletter with daily uplifting news?

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Post by jacek » Thu, Jul 13, 2017, 10:14 PM UTC

PascLeRasc wrote: post #19

jacek wrote: post #11

No. I would, however, pay for a weekly summary of all important information from the world and places that interest me. Just facts, no opinions, no spins. I am sick and tired of clickbaits, sensationalism, tabloid news, blowing things out of proportion and commentary of people who know next to nothing about the particular issue. Don't get me wrong, I love good commentary, but I want facts first. Then I can choose to…

You might like Up First by NPR. Daily instead of weekly, but it's very well-balanced and informative.

Thanks, this looks great.