Your favorite video experience just got better!
Today, I'm pleased to introduce our new membership level: FORA.tv Plus. It's a simple idea:
No Ads + Downloads + HQ Video = FORA.tv Plus
FORA.tv Plus memberships are available for $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year.
FORA.tv Plus membership includes:
No Ads. FORA.tv Plus members enjoy the FORA.tv site without seeing third-party display or in-video advertisements.
HQ Viewing. FORA.tv Plus members have the option to watch videos streamed at a higher-resolution bit-rate (768 kilobits…to be exact).
Downloads. FORA.tv Plus members can save programs to their hard-drives for on-demand watching… anytime, anywhere. In most cases there are video and audio versions available.
Discounts. FORA.tv Plus members who subscribe on an annual basis may receive special discounts for select conferences offered as FORA.tv Premium Events.
You can learn more about all the benefits of FORA.tv Plus here.
We want to hear from you! FORA.tv Plus membership was made possible by your continuous feedback and we're one step closer to making your video viewing experience even better. So, please keep the comments coming via info@fora.tv.
Stay tuned to the FORA.tv blog for more info, and visit us on Facebook and Twitter for news and updates on the latest videos from FORA.tv.
Thank you for watching FORA.tv!
4 comments:
BLAISE ZEREGA, From the inception of FORA.tv, I have been a faithful promoter of the concept of FORA as a medium for sharing the knowledge congregated on the FORA site.
It is very sad that you have chosen this path of FORA+.
If you care to share the business plan to justify this move, I would be interested in seeing it.
Best regards.
John Young
Hello John,
Thanks for your comment, but I'm not certain I understand your discontent. We remain committed to the principle of gathering and sharing the brilliant ideas being expressed everyday, everywhere. If you choose not to join FORA.tv Plus, then you can STILL enjoy the Web's largest collection of videos on the people, issues, and ideas changing the world. Please take another look! Thanks again for your note.
-Blaise
Blaise,
Please confirm the cost of the video feeds from non-profits, which you are now expecting to be paid for.
John...
I agree with John Young.
When I first got the email telling me about FORA+, I thought it was an additional premium service. Now I find it has replaced FORA as I knew it, as nothing seems to be downloadable without paying for it.
While true that I could watch the videos streaming, I don't because it uses too much of my CPU and overheats my laptop. I don't know why, but apparently all Flash is not created equal. Flash video from some sites uses 10-20% of CPU while others, such as FORA, use 30-60% or more. I downloaded FORA videos to watch later so that I actually could watch them without shutting down my computer.
I haven't decided yet if I can pay for FORA. Right now I'm a bit angry and thinking of FORA+ as another step to the 2-tiered internet - everything available for the haves while others like me are forced to give up access to sites that now require subscription. So FORA is now a medium for sharing knowledge with those who can afford it.
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