The only thing that matters to me in the premium plans is the pledge short-circuiting.
Going through the pledge schedule step-by-step is a major part of why Beeminder works for a lot of people, and we’ve generally found that people who set their own pledges without going through the schedule often set the pledges too high, find them frightening, and quickly opt out or (much worse) start lying to Beeminder. The pledge schedule is a core part of how Beeminder works, helping people find a level that is motivating without being ruining.
Then they are not the right customers for it. Weaselproofing should only be for those who are committed, and should have an initial limit so its not too high.
It’s not that complicated imo, setting the price is just knowing at what lowest $ point wold you be driven to do the task.
I guess in the end, Beeminder is servicing those who have the integrity to pay up even if they fuck up – which I am not among, lol! See, I don’t care if I have to pay $20 or $100, I just want to be forced with no way out. If you give me a way out, I’ll take it.
I guess I have to look elsewhere ):
Shame, nobody is doing weaselproofing right, even Forfeit refunds you if you ask or complain even if you set the mode to no refunds (I was just testing if they will abide by it).
if anyone’s interested, here’s some other similar discussions beyond the one I linked above: