Re: Auto Logout

Ralph Huntington (rjh@mohawk.net)
Fri, 16 Aug 1996 13:26:02 -0400

> > I think the best solution is to be less ambiguous and advertise
> > "umlimited interactive usage" and then be creative in ways to make sure
> > the usage is indeed interactive.

This is more ambiguous, not less. At least it is for me. Sorry.

> I think a better solution is to not use the word "unlimited" at all. Give
> them a number of free hours that most "humans" would not exceed like 120
> hours/month. Then charge a relatively low rate for overage like
> $.25/hour. The idea is to give them a finite limit so they have incentive
> to hang up when not in use, but not so low a limit as to restrict the
> average user in any way. Then use the word "dedicated" for those who
> truly need 24x7 access and charge an appropriate amount like $150/month.

This strikes me as an excellent all-around solution for anyone who
doesn't
want to grant truly unlimited access. - R H