Every day, more and more friend requests from fake profiles (all supposedly young women, of course) and I really struggle to think of anything positive I get out of this site any more.
Like so many others, I've considered deleting my profile many times. It seems like it's just a question of time now until I finally say "fuck it, I'm out".
Setting up a website like truenudists.com on your own server requires careful planning, especially regarding development, security, and ongoing costs. But it is not impossible. Heres a breakdown:
1. Initial Development Costs
a. Website Development
Custom Web Design & UI/UX: A well-designed user interface is essential, especially for member interactions, content sharing, and a visually appealing design for a naturist community. Cost: A$5,000 - A$10,000.
Back-End Development: User profiles, content management, chat features, forums, and secure payment integration. A more advanced social network with privacy and moderation features can increase complexity and cost. Cost: A$10,000 - A$25,000.
Mobile Responsiveness: Ensuring mobile compatibility for a seamless user experience on various devices. Cost: A$2,000 - A$5,000.
Database Setup: A secure database to store user data and images. Cost: A$2,000 - A$5,000.
b. Server Infrastructure
Dedicated Server Setup: For hosting on your own server, costs depend on specifications and provider. A typical setup with adequate storage and bandwidth can range from A$1,000 to A$5,000.
Load Balancing & Scalability: Necessary if you expect a high number of users to ensure the site performs well. Cost: A$2,000 - A$7,000.
c. Security Features
SSL Certificate: To secure user data. Cost: A$100 - A$500 annually.
Firewall & Anti-DDoS Protection: To protect against cyber threats. Cost: A$500 - A$2,000.
Encryption & Compliance Setup: For data protection, which could include GDPR compliance if you have EU users. Cost: A$1,000 - A$3,000.
d. Development Total: A$25,000 - A$60,000
2. Ongoing Running Costs
a. Server Maintenance & Hosting
Dedicated Server Rental: Approx. A$200 - A$500 per month for a reliable, high-performance server.
Content Delivery Network (CDN): To improve load times, especially if you expect international visitors. Cost: A$50 - A$300 per month.
Backups & Storage: Cost: A$50 - A$200 per month.
b. Security Maintenance
Firewall & DDoS Protection: Ongoing protection costs can be around A$100 - A$300 per month.
Regular Security Audits: Its wise to conduct periodic security audits to ensure data protection. Cost: A$1,000 - A$2,000 annually.
Vulnerability Scanning & Penetration Testing: Optional, but recommended. Cost: A$1,000 - A$3,000 per year.
c. Technical Support & Upgrades
Developer Retainer for Bug Fixes and Updates: Cost: A$1,000 - A$2,000 per month.
System Administrator: To monitor and maintain the server if needed. Cost: A$500 - A$1,500 per month.
d. Marketing and Other Operational Costs
Marketing: Cost: Varies based on strategy, but expect A$500 - A$2,000 per month for digital marketing, SEO, and outreach.
Content Moderation: For user-generated content, if not handled by AI initially. Cost: A$1,000 - A$3,000 per month.
e. Running Total: A$5,000 - A$12,000 per month
Summary
Initial Setup: A$25,000 - A$60,000
Monthly Running Cost: A$5,000 - A$12,000
As I have said before there are ways to minimize this. Fakes go where it is easy to get traction they do want to waste time with jumping through too many hoops. This is based on accurate experience with this kind of thing.@sunseeker....naturisthub is by invitation, yet fakes are still making their way in...it make you question how current member select those they invite...there are ways to filter fakes, and yes that s not eady and there are cost associated ...but when you take people money and offer lifetime membership there are expectation you ll keep things running properly including the reputation of the site...presently the reputation is sliding as it is seen a refuge for weirdos and sexual predators, check the reviews online...i was happy to say i was a TN life member....no longer!
Curious where you are getting your numbers
Are you a web developer?Setting up a website like truenudists.com on your own server requires careful planning, especially regarding development, security, and ongoing costs. But it is not impossible. Heres a breakdown:1. Initial Development Costsa. Website DevelopmentCustom Web Design & UI/UX: A well-designed user interface is essential, especially for member interactions, content sharing, and a visually appealing design for a naturist community. Cost: A$5,000 - A$10,000.Back-End Development: User profiles, content management, chat features, forums, and secure payment integration. A more advanced social network with privacy and moderation features can increase complexity and cost. Cost: A$10,000 - A$25,000.Mobile Responsiveness: Ensuring mobile compatibility for a seamless user experience on various devices. Cost: A$2,000 - A$5,000.Database Setup: A secure database to store user data and images. Cost: A$2,000 - A$5,000.b. Server InfrastructureDedicated Server Setup: For hosting on your own server, costs depend on specifications and provider. A typical setup with adequate storage and bandwidth can range from A$1,000 to A$5,000.Load Balancing & Scalability: Necessary if you expect a high number of users to ensure the site performs well. Cost: A$2,000 - A$7,000.c. Security FeaturesSSL Certificate: To secure user data. Cost: A$100 - A$500 annually.Firewall & Anti-DDoS Protection: To protect against cyber threats. Cost: A$500 - A$2,000.Encryption & Compliance Setup: For data protection, which could include GDPR compliance if you have EU users. Cost: A$1,000 - A$3,000.d. Development Total: A$25,000 - A$60,0002. Ongoing Running Costsa. Server Maintenance & HostingDedicated Server Rental: Approx. A$200 - A$500 per month for a reliable, high-performance server.Content Delivery Network (CDN): To improve load times, especially if you expect international visitors. Cost: A$50 - A$300 per month.Backups & Storage: Cost: A$50 - A$200 per month.b. Security MaintenanceFirewall & DDoS Protection: Ongoing protection costs can be around A$100 - A$300 per month.Regular Security Audits: Its wise to conduct periodic security audits to ensure data protection. Cost: A$1,000 - A$2,000 annually.Vulnerability Scanning & Penetration Testing: Optional, but recommended. Cost: A$1,000 - A$3,000 per year.c. Technical Support & UpgradesDeveloper Retainer for Bug Fixes and Updates: Cost: A$1,000 - A$2,000 per month.System Administrator: To monitor and maintain the server if needed. Cost: A$500 - A$1,500 per month.d. Marketing and Other Operational CostsMarketing: Cost: Varies based on strategy, but expect A$500 - A$2,000 per month for digital marketing, SEO, and outreach.Content Moderation: For user-generated content, if not handled by AI initially. Cost: A$1,000 - A$3,000 per month.e. Running Total: A$5,000 - A$12,000 per monthSummaryInitial Setup: A$25,000 - A$60,000Monthly Running Cost: A$5,000 - A$12,000
No website is perfect. No members are perfect (I, myself am far from it). But I cannot say I'm not getting my "Lifetime Membership's" worth.
Sharon and I have made many friends here -- some of whom have visited our home, some others we have met up with at nudist resorts -- or even a cafe for coffee. Still others we have exchanged phone #s and email addresses.
Fact is, you just don't know who's a fake until they stand you up for meeting, -- or get chummy real fast then ask for money (or sex, or personal porn pix). Wouldn't you agree?
On the other hand, I have had many communications (TN PMs) with a hundred couples (and a few single men and women) -- great chats and lengthily discussions on a broad range of topics. If they're fake, they're interesting and entertaining nevertheless.
If purging fakes is a good thing, so too would be purging members who have not accessed the TN site in the past 5 years. Maybe, not purge, but set aside as "inactive." I often search for members in a certain area, say, within a 100 mile radius of my zip code. Out of 227 members, only 43 have been on TN during the past 12 months.
Derek
I'm not sure how you guys are seeing bots, fakes, and scumbags on your feed unless you have friended them. All I see are activities from people I have friended or groups I have joined. I don't accept friend requests from just anybody who asks. I check their page first, and if it's private, I don't accept.The sheer number of fakes, bots and assorted scumbags that appear on the Feed daily are ruining it for the purist types.
So as a web developer IMHO your number seem a little high. An important thing to understand is your dont have to launch at the highest capacity at first but you have to be able to scale.@homeclothesfree....the numbers are in Australian dollars...i m not a developer, just someone who has researched, how much it will cost to launch his site on own server...
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