Comments on: Kobe’s People Gain Sanity http://www.laballtalk.com/2009/08/10/kobes-people-gain-sanity/ NBA Basketball News Sat, 02 Jul 2011 07:01:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Kobe’s expensive website « Ask Theron Blog! http://www.laballtalk.com/2009/08/10/kobes-people-gain-sanity/comment-page-1/#comment-40120 Kobe’s expensive website « Ask Theron Blog! Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:50:45 +0000 http://www.laballtalk.com/?p=893#comment-40120 [...] this, I’m sorry, we can all agree on it. There’s absolutely no reason why the Kobester [...] [...] this, I’m sorry, we can all agree on it. There’s absolutely no reason why the Kobester [...]

]]> By: Bob http://www.laballtalk.com/2009/08/10/kobes-people-gain-sanity/comment-page-1/#comment-40012 Bob Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:46:15 +0000 http://www.laballtalk.com/?p=893#comment-40012 I don't see the complaint here. While the original price was certainly expensive, are you saying that things like a T-Shirt or specific events to meet Kobe should be open to everyone that wants to sign up? Generally, most of the site is available to anyone to browse for free. The items features for a cost aren't any different from fan clubs for various music Bands or personalities that are out there. Think of it this way, would you pay $25 for a Kobe shirt? That's pretty reasonable given the prices for misc Nike T's. I don’t see the complaint here. While the original price was certainly expensive, are you saying that things like a T-Shirt or specific events to meet Kobe should be open to everyone that wants to sign up? Generally, most of the site is available to anyone to browse for free. The items features for a cost aren’t any different from fan clubs for various music Bands or personalities that are out there.

Think of it this way, would you pay $25 for a Kobe shirt? That’s pretty reasonable given the prices for misc Nike T’s.

]]> By: Kermit the Washington http://www.laballtalk.com/2009/08/10/kobes-people-gain-sanity/comment-page-1/#comment-40011 Kermit the Washington Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:45:17 +0000 http://www.laballtalk.com/?p=893#comment-40011 WOW. It's not $25 to go to the site, geez...they came up with a "fan club" type of thing and are charging people for THAT. Like, check out Linkin Park's "LP Underground". Same type of thing. What's the problem??? Oh wait, it's Kobe. My bad. WOW. It’s not $25 to go to the site, geez…they came up with a “fan club” type of thing and are charging people for THAT. Like, check out Linkin Park’s “LP Underground”. Same type of thing. What’s the problem??? Oh wait, it’s Kobe. My bad.

]]> By: melbox http://www.laballtalk.com/2009/08/10/kobes-people-gain-sanity/comment-page-1/#comment-39959 melbox Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:19:01 +0000 http://www.laballtalk.com/?p=893#comment-39959 well i agree daniel, i think it's not an appropriate act to such things (fee) for fans to access some stuff, i agree with jason kb cannot be like michael and kb never will,! i think kb well be aware of this, common man, you earn more than enough! well i agree daniel, i think it’s not an appropriate act to such things (fee) for fans to access some stuff, i agree with jason kb cannot be like michael and kb never will,! i think kb well be aware of this, common man, you earn more than enough!

]]> By: Daniel Sagal http://www.laballtalk.com/2009/08/10/kobes-people-gain-sanity/comment-page-1/#comment-39958 Daniel Sagal Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:24:12 +0000 http://www.laballtalk.com/?p=893#comment-39958 The bottom line is that we are all fans. I'm one of Kobe's biggest supporter and get mad when he doesn't get a call on the court, even when he doesn't deserve one. I'm die hard. With that said, you still can't argue that charging for a forum and blog is ridiculous. I run this site with forum and blog and it costs practically nothing. I do this out of love and don't get paid for it. I provide more content than Kobe's site and I don't charge. Does that mean you will pay me $50 since I post at least twice as often as his site? The bottom line is that we are all fans. I’m one of Kobe’s biggest supporter and get mad when he doesn’t get a call on the court, even when he doesn’t deserve one. I’m die hard. With that said, you still can’t argue that charging for a forum and blog is ridiculous. I run this site with forum and blog and it costs practically nothing. I do this out of love and don’t get paid for it. I provide more content than Kobe’s site and I don’t charge. Does that mean you will pay me $50 since I post at least twice as often as his site?

]]> By: Jason http://www.laballtalk.com/2009/08/10/kobes-people-gain-sanity/comment-page-1/#comment-39951 Jason Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:41:14 +0000 http://www.laballtalk.com/?p=893#comment-39951 Kobe has never been and never will be as great as Michael Jordan. Jordan would never do something like this. Kobe has never been and never will be as great as Michael Jordan. Jordan would never do something like this.

]]> By: Mohan http://www.laballtalk.com/2009/08/10/kobes-people-gain-sanity/comment-page-1/#comment-39946 Mohan Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:57:24 +0000 http://www.laballtalk.com/?p=893#comment-39946 Come on, you can do better than this. It's an extra access fee, not a standard use fee. Anybody can register - for free - and use the forums, watch videos, post blogs, etc. Pay the fee and you have the ability to participate in meet & greets and other exclusive events. Maybe the communication on the site is unclear, but let's be accurate whenever possible. Come on, you can do better than this. It’s an extra access fee, not a standard use fee. Anybody can register – for free – and use the forums, watch videos, post blogs, etc. Pay the fee and you have the ability to participate in meet & greets and other exclusive events. Maybe the communication on the site is unclear, but let’s be accurate whenever possible.

]]> By: MIke (not the dumb #1) http://www.laballtalk.com/2009/08/10/kobes-people-gain-sanity/comment-page-1/#comment-39935 MIke (not the dumb #1) Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:28:11 +0000 http://www.laballtalk.com/?p=893#comment-39935 Thanks for the post, I totally agree. As of today, I have never bought nor plan to buy any of kobe's gear. I am not a hater, I just perfer to spend my money elsewhere. I would rather take that $25/$50 or even shoe or jersey cost and invest it or spend on items that will benefit myself. As for charging to be a fan, I find that somewhat absurd. It doesn't matter if you were a fan before Oct 2008 or not. Its the idea that if I decided to be one now, I have to pay rather than have been one less than 1 year ago. I would never pay to be someone's fan. People like him need to appreicate things more. Grant Hill (who by the way is a class act player - got to meet him) truly appreciates the fans, the game, and life. It just goes to show how much of this game has to change to "Show Me The Money." Its funny how I hear stories of the great ball players who made crap for money, held summer jobs and always shared rooms with teammates. Those are the players that truly appreciated the fans and the game. Today's players need to embrace that. Thanks for the post, I totally agree. As of today, I have never bought nor plan to buy any of kobe’s gear. I am not a hater, I just perfer to spend my money elsewhere. I would rather take that $25/$50 or even shoe or jersey cost and invest it or spend on items that will benefit myself. As for charging to be a fan, I find that somewhat absurd. It doesn’t matter if you were a fan before Oct 2008 or not. Its the idea that if I decided to be one now, I have to pay rather than have been one less than 1 year ago. I would never pay to be someone’s fan. People like him need to appreicate things more. Grant Hill (who by the way is a class act player – got to meet him) truly appreciates the fans, the game, and life. It just goes to show how much of this game has to change to “Show Me The Money.” Its funny how I hear stories of the great ball players who made crap for money, held summer jobs and always shared rooms with teammates. Those are the players that truly appreciated the fans and the game. Today’s players need to embrace that.

]]> By: Kdub http://www.laballtalk.com/2009/08/10/kobes-people-gain-sanity/comment-page-1/#comment-39929 Kdub Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:07:55 +0000 http://www.laballtalk.com/?p=893#comment-39929 There are other reasons besides revenue to charge a fee. If KB wanted to have an exclusive fan club where its members can enjoy certain privileges such as meet and greets or converse on a forum w/o worrying about trolls, a fee can be established to make it feasible. Also, is this a one time fee of $25? There are other reasons besides revenue to charge a fee. If KB wanted to have an exclusive fan club where its members can enjoy certain privileges such as meet and greets or converse on a forum w/o worrying about trolls, a fee can be established to make it feasible. Also, is this a one time fee of $25?

]]> By: LA Lakers Fans | Los Angeles Laker Fan Blog & Pics http://www.laballtalk.com/2009/08/10/kobes-people-gain-sanity/comment-page-1/#comment-39927 LA Lakers Fans | Los Angeles Laker Fan Blog & Pics Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:12:45 +0000 http://www.laballtalk.com/?p=893#comment-39927 [...] to LABallTalk.com we have confirmed… Yes, it’s true… Kobe’s new website will cost $25 bucks [...] [...] to LABallTalk.com we have confirmed… Yes, it’s true… Kobe’s new website will cost $25 bucks [...]

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