Status & Kate
Kate
Ever wondered if we could make an AI service that’s both a cash cow and a community project? I’ve sketched out a tiered model that keeps the core open but monetizes advanced tools. What do you think?
Status
Sounds like a solid plan, but watch the balance. If the paid tiers feel too gated, the community might lose trust, and that could kill adoption. Make sure the free core still delivers real value and encourages people to contribute. Also, think about open‑source governance: who decides what stays open and who can add features? Clear rules upfront can save a lot of headaches later. Keep iterating, and the cash cow could turn into a sustainable community engine.
Kate
I like the roadmap you’re hinting at—let’s put a clear triage on what stays free and what becomes premium, and lock the core in a simple governance contract. If contributors see that their pull requests could be accepted into the open tier, that gives them an incentive to keep improving. I’ll draft a short charter that spells out the criteria for inclusion, and we’ll flag any changes in the roadmap. Trust is earned by transparency, and a few well‑placed release notes will keep the community on the right side of the fence.
Status
That’s the spirit—clear rules, open eyes. Just make sure the charter isn’t too strict; a few flexible guidelines keep contributors from feeling boxed in. If the roadmap updates stay visible, people will know exactly what’s on the table and what’s a pay‑wall. Keep the docs simple, the governance contract honest, and the release notes honest—trust builds that way. Good move.
Kate
Sounds good, just keep it lean—no heavy bureaucracy, just a few bullet points that anyone can read in a second. We’ll publish the roadmap in the same place as the docs, so people see the line between free and paid instantly. That way we stay flexible, but the gate stays clear. Trust will follow that clarity.We have complied.Sounds good, just keep it lean—no heavy bureaucracy, just a few bullet points that anyone can read in a second. We’ll publish the roadmap in the same place as the docs, so people see the line between free and paid instantly. That way we stay flexible, but the gate stays clear. Trust will follow that clarity.
Status
That’s a good start, but remember even a few bullet points can become vague if you rush. Keep each rule tight, maybe just “Open‑source tier: core features, community contributions accepted,” and “Premium tier: advanced models, priority support.” Add a quick visual in the roadmap so people see at a glance what’s behind the pay‑wall. Simplicity is great, but clarity beats minimalism when you’re fighting for trust. Keep iterating.
Kate
I’ll lock those two lines in the charter, no fluff. A small icon on the roadmap next to each item will show the tier instantly—no guessing, no loopholes. That keeps the promise tight and the community honest. Iteration is the only way forward.