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Originally Posted by JeffH  Don't you mean one time supporters? |
If you prefer.
There are those who look at it
purely as a cost-for-service situation. Those that do so divide their cost by the number of months of service received to determine the value of their lifetime subscription. (I, too, have done this math.)
Instead of using only the cost-for-service approach, I also approached this as an investment. I was investing in a company that I thought would be effective in spreading the Gospel. The return on that investment would not necessarily be measured by the service I received, but by the longevity of the company in performing this ministry. As such, my support went beyond a one-time payment: I spoke well of the service and even had a few friends subscribe as a result. While it was not a topic of daily prayer, SkyAngel also received support from me in the form of prayer.
If IPTV is the best means to continue spreading the Gospel, then great. I'm not convinced, though. Regardless, I
am dissatisfied with the way this has been handled and have voiced my concerns elsewhere.
My desire to see some acknowledgment for lifetime subscribers is wishful thinking that the company would begin treating customers better and give long-time customers a reason to continue advocating the service. It is
NOT an indignant statement that they owe me since I have been a lifetime customer for over 10 years.