I appreciate your perspective on this matter. However, it's important to note that there was a clear stipulation mentioned in older posts from the preceding month, when this platform was launched. This stipulation indicated that individuals who registered after the course had already been purchased would be required to pay double the initial cost.
Let's approach this situation from an alternative angle. Imagine you come across your favorite course, originally priced at $150, being offered here for just $15 per participant. Naturally, you'd be inclined to seize this opportunity. To acquire the course at this reduced rate, you'd need to make an immediate payment of $15; otherwise, the participant slots would fill up, resulting in the necessity to pay double. In this scenario, what would you do? You would likely make every effort to promptly secure the funds through various means.
Consider the scenario where the rule was altered to allow participants to purchase the course for the same $15 fee even after a month. This alteration might lead to a sense of complacency, causing potential participants to delay their purchase, assuming others will take the initiative. This hesitation could result in a lack of engagement, as most members might adopt a wait-and-see approach. In the absence of active participation and a proactive approach, the courses might fail to garner sufficient interest for purchase. It's worth noting that the site administrators aren't utilizing personal funds to acquire these courses; rather, they are investing substantial resources to sustain the platform.
I've personally gathered funds to partake in three group purchases. While initially, I lacked the necessary funds and needed to borrow, I found a way to participate. If the administration were to offer these courses to latecomers at the same initial price, it would understandably elicit a sense of disappointment. Such a decision could potentially dissuade me from participating in new courses, as I might opt to wait for others to join and make the purchase.
I acknowledge your standpoint and the validity of your concerns. Both your perspective and mine hold merit in this discussion. It appears we share a common background from third-world countries, where even $15 can be considered relatively expensive. Nonetheless, it's important to recognize that the policy of providing discounts to early adopters is rooted in the desire to reward those who were eagerly awaiting this opportunity for an extended period of time.