[discuss ifpsc] Re: Forcefield database proposal resulting from our

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From: Eric Stahlberg
Date: Aug 8, 2007 6:47 AM
Subject: [ifpsc] Re: Forcefield database proposal resulting from our


In general, I concur with Jonathan on his perspectives on the
financial model for the site having wrestled with this business model
as well.

If the site is too expensive, the potential users will simply not use
it or go into the literature themselves.

I would support, and even be willing to find a way to assist, in the
development of a website that would support open contributions and
access to the FF parameters.

I also agree with Jonathan and believe that small funded projects or
grants would be a good way to get the site up and running and
populated with content.

Granted, there are fixed costs associated with hosting a website that
need to be covered, and perhaps this is where industry/IFPSC support
should be targeted - in order to maintain free access for all.

I'm not convinced there is a viable model long-term for a fee-based
site until there is a demonstrated value.

-ES
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