Ok we talked about this today, and in an effort to raise enough money to pay the monthly server costs, we are going to be offering a brand new Premium Member status service to everyone. If you're wondering why we're doing this, please read
this thread.
The cost is $7.50 a year ($12.50 for two years) and here is what you'll get.
1. Ability to have custom avatars.
2. Larger Private Message box (1,500 messages)
3. 10 megabytes of space to upload files.
4. The ability to download
5. Access to member-only forum
6. Upload image in signature. (NEW!)
7. Custom User Title (NEW!)
We'll probably change and add some things over time, but this is how it's going to be for starters. The whole goal of this program is simply to fund the $150 a month server charges that I can no longer afford to keep paying out of my own pocket.
Ok I want to do this, how do I pay?
There are a few ways to do this, pick which ever one is best for you.
1. If you plan to use PayPal, and want to buy a 1 or 2 year plan, you can click the link below. You will get an email saying that you need to renew when you are about to run out. Also you can track how far you've gone in your subscription, by going to "Paid Subscriptions" in the USER CP. You will automatically become a "Premium Member" after you pay. It's very simple. You will have access to the new Premium Forums right after payment goes through.
http://www.vhlinks.com/vbforums/payments.php
2. "Brett, I want to give more than that." Well I don't know why you would, but you can of course use the
Donate link above and pay through PayPal any amount you wish, and we'll apply it accordingly. Make sure you put your username in the comments, so I make sure to set you up properly as your account won't be activated automatically.
3. "Brett, I hate PayPal, I don't want to use it." Not a problem, drop me a private message and I'll give you an address you can send your payment to.
Some of you have already paid me via the "Donate" link, so don't worry, I will be activating your account, and will remind you when your subscription is nearing the end. For most who paid this way, it won't be for a long time going by how much you gave.
Be patient, and if I forget you for some reason, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE remind me!!!
Ok that's all, looking forward to seeing this Premium Member thing grow and helping the site stay alive, and at the same time give you guys some different things to try around here.
We do reserve the right to make changes to the plan, although I don't anticipate any problems.
01.04.06 until 01.04.15
