Premium memberships?
reminds me of:
10-24-08, 04:45 AM
#28
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I am certain that the DVD icon is intended as a temporary identifier to be replaced by something a little more classy.
Doubtless the full feature set and pricing plan will be advertised here in due course.
And, rather than using this as another opportunity to slam IB (or back-handedly Geoff or his new site), I would hope that there is some room for constructive criticism as to the specifics as and when they become known. In fact, I'm going to come out and say it: please keep things civil.
From the limited information that I hold, and which may be in state of flux hence my reticence to spill any beans, I believe that premium membership is likely to bring on stream features that have been discussed here in the past - plus maybe some new ones - and comprise a voluntary method by which interested members can contribute towards enhancing their experience of the site i.e. so far as I am aware, all existing free features will remain available to members and it will be a personal decision as to whether folk want to shell out for the additions that will soon be on offer.
Doubtless the full feature set and pricing plan will be advertised here in due course.
And, rather than using this as another opportunity to slam IB (or back-handedly Geoff or his new site), I would hope that there is some room for constructive criticism as to the specifics as and when they become known. In fact, I'm going to come out and say it: please keep things civil.
From the limited information that I hold, and which may be in state of flux hence my reticence to spill any beans, I believe that premium membership is likely to bring on stream features that have been discussed here in the past - plus maybe some new ones - and comprise a voluntary method by which interested members can contribute towards enhancing their experience of the site i.e. so far as I am aware, all existing free features will remain available to members and it will be a personal decision as to whether folk want to shell out for the additions that will soon be on offer.
10-24-08, 10:19 AM
#30
DVD Talk Hero
10-24-08, 11:43 AM
#32
DVD Talk Hero
This is the only board I visit that doesn't allow avatars.
I don't know what the deal with DVDTalk and avatars is, but it's like trying force caffeine on a Mormon.
I don't know what the deal with DVDTalk and avatars is, but it's like trying force caffeine on a Mormon.
10-24-08, 11:52 AM
#33
Moderator
I'll only go premium if that allows me the following:
1. Unlimited Signature Size
2. The ability to put images in the signature as well.
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1. Unlimited Signature Size
2. The ability to put images in the signature as well.
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10-24-08, 12:51 PM
#35
DVD Talk Legend
I don't know how I feel about avatars. I guess if they were available I would use one, but I would turn it off while at work anyway. I don't like having a lot of pictures on screen. It lets them know I'm not working too easily.
10-24-08, 12:56 PM
#36
DVD Talk Legend
Love the forum and all, but I'm good with what's here...
10-24-08, 03:39 PM
#38
DVD Talk Hero
It would be awesome if you had to upgrade to Premium in order to read the letters "R,S,T,L,N, E" in people's posts. Then when you upgrade to Premium you get Vanna White!
Example:
<a href="http://forum.dvdtalk.com/faq.php?faq=vb3_board_usage#faq_premium_memberships"><img align="left" width=150 src="http://www.teddwebb.com/showcase/where_are_they_now/vanna_white-4.jpg"></a>I_ WOU_D B_ AW__OM_ IF YOU HAD _O UPGRAD_ _O P__MIUM I_ O_D__ _O __AD _H_ _______ "_,_,_,_,_,_" I_ P_OP__'_ PO___. _H__ WH__ YOU UPG_AD_ _O P__MIUM YOU G__ VA__A WHI__!
<---upgrade to Vanna Power now!
.
Example:
<a href="http://forum.dvdtalk.com/faq.php?faq=vb3_board_usage#faq_premium_memberships"><img align="left" width=150 src="http://www.teddwebb.com/showcase/where_are_they_now/vanna_white-4.jpg"></a>I_ WOU_D B_ AW__OM_ IF YOU HAD _O UPGRAD_ _O P__MIUM I_ O_D__ _O __AD _H_ _______ "_,_,_,_,_,_" I_ P_OP__'_ PO___. _H__ WH__ YOU UPG_AD_ _O P__MIUM YOU G__ VA__A WHI__!
<---upgrade to Vanna Power now!
.
10-24-08, 04:26 PM
#40
If I upgrade to Vanna Power I want to be able to go to the shopping round like the good old days. And yes I will put my remaining money on a gift certificate which is redeemable only at Service Merchandise.
10-24-08, 04:41 PM
#41
DVD Talk Hero
Thread Starter
You know what'll happen? They'll start with the shenanigans, handicapping the forum for regular members (more ads, slower speed, whatever), and the premium membership will only get the forum to how it used to be before that. Mark my words!
10-24-08, 09:37 PM
#42
DVD Talk Legend
10-24-08, 10:41 PM
#43
Administrator
You seem awfully unhappy with the forum. Perhaps there are other forums where you could be happier. You should look around.
10-24-08, 10:54 PM
#44
DVD Talk Hero
Thread Starter
Where else have I been unhappy with the forum? Well, maybe with the way the forum's run, but not with the people on the forum. And that's just my cynical nature to expect the worse, which comes constant and pervasive disappointment.
10-24-08, 10:56 PM
#45
Administrator
As benedict said, please keep it to yourself then. This isn't a thread to bash IB. If you don't want the new features that will be available with premium membership you don't need to avail yourself of them. If you don't like the forum without the premium features you're free to leave without trying to make everyone else as unhappy as you.
10-25-08, 12:01 AM
#48
DVD Talk Hero
Thread Starter
As benedict said, please keep it to yourself then. This isn't a thread to bash IB. If you don't want the new features that will be available with premium membership you don't need to avail yourself of them. If you don't like the forum without the premium features you're free to leave without trying to make everyone else as unhappy as you.
10-25-08, 12:16 AM
#49
DVD Talk Godfather
Are you really that confused? Re-read your comments in this thread. The mods are just saying to chill out with the comments that attack IB or assume the worst.