Freelance Jobs

I have a couple freelance jobs I would like to get done (modules created), but I saw that only subscribers can list freelance jobs. I'm not sure why the decision was made to only allow subscribers to post freelance jobs. I have money to spend and I'm looking for people to hire. The only thing that gets in the way of that is having to become a member. Not that I'm really opposed to spending $29 a year for the membership because JR is a great script, but I would rather put that money into buying another module for JR or hiring someone to create something specific for the project I'm considering.

I think anyone should be able to request a freelance job. If you want to make money with the subscriptions than make certain modules only available to subscribers - something that can't even be purchased - subscribers only. If I wanted a certain "subscription only" module, 9 chances out of 10, I would pay the subscription to get the module. Requiring someone to pay $29 just to post that they're willing to pay someone for creating something is counterproductive IMHO. Someone posts a job > new developer sees job > decides to start developing for JR > tells all his friends to start using JR > repeat. Right now the aforementioned is blocked at the first step because new members can't even post that they want something done and are willing to pay for it.

Just my thoughts.
updated by @jimmy: 06/28/14 09:34:38AM

Thanks for the feedback - it's really appreciated!

The subscription requirement actually works pretty well as a bit of a "pre filter" - it ensures that the jobs users are going to be requesting are JR related, and also keeps the moderation really low - users who are going to subscribe are not likely to use it as a spam outlet.

If you're basing your site on JR5, the subscription is super cheap and allows you early access to all modules - I was actually surprised on your post that you're not a subscriber - I know you've been with Jamroom for a long time.

Thanks again!

- Brian


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Brian Johnson
Founder and Lead Developer - Jamroom
https://www.jamroom.net
updated by @brian: 05/26/14 07:49:14PM

Hmmm... I didn't get an email stating that there was a reply, which I've gotten before. I have to check what email I'm using for this site.

I guess I should subscribe, it's a small price to pay for all the work you guys have done. Though, anyone who is seriously running a business is going to do a cost outline before starting the project. If they want several mods done and need a price for the mod to know if it's worth it or not would need to spend money to get a quote. Maybe some sort of submission for non-subscribers for legit freelance jobs could be an option.

As someone who runs a forum I totally hear you about the pre-filter. Gotta hate the spam.

If you want an email notification of a reply, take a quick check that that target icon is orange. If it isn't, click it and you'll get one.

(the target icon at the top of this thread on the right)

Yup it was orange. I got an email when you posted, but not Brian.

I had my profile privacy on, just to check that out. Not that that has anything to do with the email, but when I visited this thread, logged out, none of my posts were showing up only Brian's and Michael's. So, if profile privacy is on I won't show up as someone who posted in a thread to someone who isn't logged in. Maybe you set it up that way... just wanted to let you know.