Buying Warcraft Gold and Swapping Joost Betas
Posted in E-Commerce, Free Software, Lifestyle Evolution, P2PTV, Social Networks, Video, Web 2.0 by wayne.porter on March 21st, 2007 The Virtual Goods and Joost Swaps
A recent blog on Joost and P2PTV prompted a reply from a user who mentioned JoostSwap.com. This reminds me of Gmail beta accounts…remember the day?
Joost is riding a heady wave of popularity and curiosity that is probably powered by a recent deal with Viacom (and perhaps Viacom’s fight with YouTube)- giving Joost users access to the MTV, Nickelodeon, and BET television networks. JoostSwap basically allows “lucky invitees” to swap their Joost beta accounts for an offer they find appealing…from the “swap” site.
Wednesday, 21 February 2007
So joost has been out for a while now, but only a few very lucky people have been added to the beta group. However, there is an all to familiar beta invitation program. The only problem is finding someone who will give you an invitation.
That is where JoostSwap comes in. Head on over to our Swap list, and cry out for help. When someone with an invitation sees you plee [sic], and likes what you have to offer, they will reply, and you can contact them. Simple eh?
For those with the almighty invites, head over to the Swap list yourself, and check it out. You rule this area. You decide who is worthy to receive the Holy Grail. Your greed or mercy will determine the true cost for a “free” subscription to Joost.
Seriously though. This site is a way for those without to get, and those with, to give, with a little capitalism thrown in. What are you waiting for? Andy Kaufman to admit it was all a big hoax? Create a user name already and get started!
Virtual Beta and Virtual Goods
I find it an interesting parallel between buying virtual goods like World of WarCraft Power leveling or Second Life Linden buying and the swapping of “joost beta accounts” for tangible or intangible goods. Both are subjective in value. Both are desired by “fans”. Both would seem to have relatively limited life spans. The only prime difference is that one (beta accounts) are predestined to become ubiquitous. At least I am sure Joost hopes so.
I am surprised someone hasn’t just created a “hot beta swap” site for those cutting edge applications or accounts that everyone seems to covet. Is this virtual economic goods scarcity in action? I don’t know- I am going to see about a Joost account.
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Hey thanks for mentioning our site on your blog. Have you had any luck getting an invite?
Shaun,
You are welcome.
I have- but searching now for a colleauge!
-wayne
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