What is a research foundation and why are they sometimes considered cheap?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the nature of a research foundation and perceptions regarding its cost-effectiveness, particularly in the context of community features such as avatar usage on the forum. Participants explore whether the perceived costs are a result of the foundation's structure or simply a reflection of frugality.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express confusion about the forum's policies regarding avatars and post counts, suggesting that the requirement to pay for certain features seems "cheap."
  • One participant questions whether the cost structure is related to the forum being a research foundation or if it is simply a matter of being cheap.
  • Another participant humorously suggests that while one could label it a research foundation, they personally would not make that claim.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on whether the forum's cost structure is a reflection of its nature as a research foundation or merely a matter of being cheap. Multiple viewpoints remain without resolution.

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multipleofc said:
Hehe, I know!

Is it some research foundation thing, or they are just cheap?
You could say it's a research foundation. I wouldn't, but you could. :biggrin:
 

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