http://louisgray.disqus.com/A Silicon Valley Blog for Early Adopters and Tech GeeksenFri, 07 Nov 2008 16:27:21 -0000http://blog.louisgray.com/2008/11/twitter-planning-to-open-up-firehose-by.html#comment-3599086<p>You do have to give Twitter credit for building a super easy to use service that has attracted a large and growing user base. Gutsy investors must feel that there will be a way to make money at some point I guess.</p>Todd DewellFri, 07 Nov 2008 16:27:21 -0000http://blog.louisgray.com/2008/11/twitter-planning-to-open-up-firehose-by.html#comment-3597520<p>sbtodd, I agree - they have so many options, yet they aren't embracing any of them. I wonder what their investors are saying right now. I certainly wouldn't want to invest in a company with that type of attitude. API is an excellent way to monetize.</p>Jesse StayFri, 07 Nov 2008 15:08:29 -0000http://blog.louisgray.com/2008/11/twitter-planning-to-open-up-firehose-by.html#comment-3596047<p>I wonder if this could be a possible path for Twitter to get some revenue. GNIP has a freemium model where the service is free, but if your volume exceeds a certain level you start to pay for the service</p>Todd DewellFri, 07 Nov 2008 13:40:26 -0000