Would you pay $ to be part of an online social/support group, what kind?

[lightbulb27]

The issue is most people want change... but won't take the disciplined steps to make the change. Having an accountability partner/coach is a way to address that.

I won't mention the price, the price is based upon the support provided and duration. Lets assume it's a nominal fee for most groups.

The group would meet under guidance of coach, possibly one on one at times, for support, direction, encouragement. Work is required by you, minimal time.

Conceptually this is no different than a gym personal trainer, a dating coach, bike riding club, etc.. but it's online.

Some example categories for groups:

* Improving men's dating skills (Dating coach)

* Getting exercising

* Improving your aching back

* Improving your relationship

* Journaling

* Song writing and publishing

* Book publishing.

* Trauma recovery

* Making $ online

... other...

*** Note some of these types of groups have liability risk, possible licensing requirements in different areas, making them more complex to operate and costly.

Yes I would, I'd pay for ________ for some period of time

No, I won't pay for anything... free only

Other

[MidnightOwl57]

It depends on. Some online “support groups” are just echo chambers of misery and nothing productive/proactive towards healing. I think very few people online are actually qualified to help others, people share their issues and although validation can be a relief for some, it can also be a source of unknowingly justifying someone’s less than desirable behaviours. Lots of snake-oil salesmen in the industry

Ultimately though helpful, online support groups can not replace services offered by trained mental health professionals for those with depression, anxiety, or other serious mental health conditions.

[lightbulb27]

true, although I even question trained mental health people. What's valuable, is people who are effective. I'm not convinced the mental health field is training people as such.
For me... I want someone whose been through the issue I have. I'd take experience over book studies, e. g. grandma whose made Lasanga over a PhD whose studied Lasagna, but hasn't made one.

[melanieeeB]

Nope, I'm not interested in being part of a support group

[coachTanthony]

I have been a guest on zoom calls in all kinds of groups where people pay for advice so it definitely works.

[NathanDavis]

I'd definitely pay for someone to show me how to bake homemade Cheetos to blissfully perfection...

[lightbulb27]

that might be tough, probably requires special equipment and high temperatures.

[NathanDavis]

Texas is tough

[Guy13]

I would not pay for that service.

[Guy13]

People pay for specialized service not for a group of quasi experts digitally networked. Government monies might pay for that if you can sell them but not regular consumer especially in today's inflationary time.

[lightbulb27]

I just saw a group paying large sums for one of the items on the list. People are doing it, but whether it pays off is another quesiton.
As well, I saw people getting into real estate investing paying $$$$ and those selling making a lot of $. In other words, this is happening...
I getcha though...

[TheSpaceGnome]

No, you are basically asking people if they should pay to have friends.

Thats just stupid. People really need to stop trying to monetize social behaviors.

[lightbulb27]

but it takes time, effort to coordinate... and we know that people don't value free. If they have common goals... and seek expertise...

[TheSpaceGnome]

Emotional and advice support is not an enterprise, it's basic decency to your friends and family.

Everything takes time and effort, no one deserves to be handed a paycheck for every single thing they do life.

If you monetize socializing, you would destroy society, and thankfully most people understand this and would never pay for that.

[TheSpaceGnome]

do in life*

[Mangospacho]

I would absolutely pay for the “How to get rich from hosting your own online support groups”

[lightbulb27]

the opportunity is out there, and the people running it... are getting rich...

[msc545]

Possibly I would pay for this - I need help with my typing skills and my time management.

[lightbulb27]

really? you pay more attention to your writing skills than I do. I just don't care to take time anymore. Time management is important. I can free up 3 hours of your day... turn off GAG:)

[lightbulb27]

Or just go on GAG for 1/2 hour schedled onto your calendar. you're welcome!

[msc545]

I am using the free version of Grammarly (https://www. grammarly. com/) which makes scanning for errors and correcting them much quicker and easier. You may want to try it.

[exitseven]

I thought about learning a musical instrument. I might do that to get some online help.

[Drumlin2001]

Probably not. There's enough free resources out there

[Anonymous]

No, their is way too many free groups or forums to join.

[lightbulb27]

As long as they are getting a person to where they need to be, all good. People are paying for programs though when they see value... or a good sales pitch.

[Opinion Owner]

I agree.

[Adam1978]

No a support group should mean mutual benefits. People offering whatever time they have should be enough, without them being billed too.

[lightbulb27]

yes, bad term. "Group"... working towards similar goals, that would benefit from support, guidance, accountability.

[notwoke]

No, I'd rather spend my time and money catcalling women, watching porn or making fun of snowflakes

[NostalgiaSenpi]

Nope. I have no plans to join any online group.

[Agape93]

Nope, sounds like a scam

[lightbulb27]

could be, but people are doing this, some are paying, and some are making good $.