Comments on: Why Tip Jars and Squidoo don’t Mix http://www.captainsquid.com/why-tip-jars-and-squidoo-dont-mix/ The Best Squidoo Blog Ever! Sun, 26 Sep 2010 02:28:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: daria369 http://www.captainsquid.com/why-tip-jars-and-squidoo-dont-mix/comment-page-1/#comment-1148 daria369 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:05:26 +0000 http://www.captainsquid.com/?p=330#comment-1148 I don't mind tip jars on other people's lenses - everyone should do whatever feels right for them. I wouldn't put one on any of my lenses, though. I don’t mind tip jars on other people’s lenses – everyone should do whatever feels right for them. I wouldn’t put one on any of my lenses, though.

]]> By: MikePerry http://www.captainsquid.com/why-tip-jars-and-squidoo-dont-mix/comment-page-1/#comment-1147 MikePerry Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:15:07 +0000 http://www.captainsquid.com/?p=330#comment-1147 Tip Jars are just like begging. There is so much free stuff on the Internet so why should anyone leave a payment - unless, that is, you provide something of exceptional value or a very special freebie. There are much better ways to build an income. Mike. Tip Jars are just like begging. There is so much free stuff on the Internet so why should anyone leave a payment – unless, that is, you provide something of exceptional value or a very special freebie.

There are much better ways to build an income.

Mike.

]]> By: Valentines Day Ideas http://www.captainsquid.com/why-tip-jars-and-squidoo-dont-mix/comment-page-1/#comment-1146 Valentines Day Ideas Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:03:23 +0000 http://www.captainsquid.com/?p=330#comment-1146 I agree, no tip jars on lenses (or other sites) unless something of significant value (logos, scripts, etc.) is provided, not just for the lensmasters thoughts. Best, FunWithTrains I agree, no tip jars on lenses (or other sites) unless something of significant value (logos, scripts, etc.) is provided, not just for the lensmasters thoughts.

Best,
FunWithTrains

]]> By: Propecia http://www.captainsquid.com/why-tip-jars-and-squidoo-dont-mix/comment-page-1/#comment-1145 Propecia Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:24:48 +0000 http://www.captainsquid.com/?p=330#comment-1145 Totally agreed, the whole tip jar seems kinda....tastless. If somebody privately contacts you though, different story Totally agreed, the whole tip jar seems kinda….tastless. If somebody privately contacts you though, different story

]]> By: Anne http://www.captainsquid.com/why-tip-jars-and-squidoo-dont-mix/comment-page-1/#comment-1144 Anne Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:14:49 +0000 http://www.captainsquid.com/?p=330#comment-1144 I agree - No tip jars. If people want to give they will find a way. Whether it be to a Squidoo charity or just clicking on an affiliate link... they'll find it if they feel the information they've been given is worth it. (and they're in the mood to give!!) I agree – No tip jars. If people want to give they will find a way. Whether it be to a Squidoo charity or just clicking on an affiliate link… they’ll find it if they feel the information they’ve been given is worth it. (and they’re in the mood to give!!)

]]> By: Mickie G http://www.captainsquid.com/why-tip-jars-and-squidoo-dont-mix/comment-page-1/#comment-1143 Mickie G Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:55:00 +0000 http://www.captainsquid.com/?p=330#comment-1143 No to tip jars in general on Squidoo. Now as for "tips", I welcome them. Contact me and offer me a tip for my lenses to make them better! No to tip jars in general on Squidoo. Now as for “tips”, I welcome them. Contact me and offer me a tip for my lenses to make them better!

]]> By: Jeffryv http://www.captainsquid.com/why-tip-jars-and-squidoo-dont-mix/comment-page-1/#comment-1142 Jeffryv Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:10:57 +0000 http://www.captainsquid.com/?p=330#comment-1142 I wish this lens had a "Donate" button http://www.squidoo.com/OnBeingHomeless I wish this lens had a “Donate” button

http://www.squidoo.com/OnBeingHomeless

]]> By: Gina http://www.captainsquid.com/why-tip-jars-and-squidoo-dont-mix/comment-page-1/#comment-1141 Gina Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:53:27 +0000 http://www.captainsquid.com/?p=330#comment-1141 I totally agree. Tip jars seem tacky, and cheapen your lens. I totally agree. Tip jars seem tacky, and cheapen your lens.

]]> By: The Captain http://www.captainsquid.com/why-tip-jars-and-squidoo-dont-mix/comment-page-1/#comment-1140 The Captain Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:21:36 +0000 http://www.captainsquid.com/?p=330#comment-1140 @jeffryv How many extremely useful lenses have you found with MLM ads on them ? :) Obviously, i can't stop people from using tip jars, and Spirituality and Susanna both provide great examples of what I was trying to illustrate by appropriate tip jar locations. @jeffryv

How many extremely useful lenses have you found with MLM ads on them ? :)

Obviously, i can’t stop people from using tip jars, and Spirituality and Susanna both provide great examples of what I was trying to illustrate by appropriate tip jar locations.

]]> By: Frankster http://www.captainsquid.com/why-tip-jars-and-squidoo-dont-mix/comment-page-1/#comment-1139 Frankster Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:59:17 +0000 http://www.captainsquid.com/?p=330#comment-1139 I just checked Janusz's lens and it no longer has a tip jar. Too bad. I think he deserves to get something for his work. I just checked Janusz’s lens and it no longer has a tip jar. Too bad. I think he deserves to get something for his work.

]]>