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bapenguin
08-08-2006, 08:11 AM
Evil is busy working the graveyard shift and playing Mr. Mom so I'm trying to help out a bit more around here. So with that comes our first new forum (http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=16) for Subscribers only. Not only will we be talking about super double secret probation top secret stuff...but we'll be posting a few subscriber only contests in there. Don't worry our regular contests and upcoming ones will still be available to all of you!!
So if you want to join in on the fun and support our site, subscribe (http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/subscriptions.php?) today!
Serapth
08-08-2006, 08:14 AM
Nice, then we subscribers have a place to make fun of all the cheapskates! :D
phantomhitman
08-08-2006, 08:24 AM
not fair ya bastards. i need to fix my paypal account
Goronmon
08-08-2006, 08:26 AM
Not to detract from any effort or merit on implementing a new feature, I know how managing a website can be. However, as a rule, dislike "subscriber only" forums. It just fractures the userbase. I guess I just don't see a reason to split people up, even if its "just for fun".
Orosco
08-08-2006, 08:30 AM
Not to detract from any effort or merit on implementing a new feature, I know how managing a website can be. However, as a rule, dislike "subscriber only" forums. It just fractures the userbase. I guess I just don't see a reason to split people up, even if its "just for fun".
QFT, I feel the same way, if the yellows start seeing stuff like "Read my post in the Subscribers Only area!", the Civil War won't just be a comic book storyline this summer.
GigaFuzz
08-08-2006, 08:34 AM
I'm sure certain 'leaks' could be found in the subscriber forum, for a price. :p
bapenguin
08-08-2006, 08:35 AM
Not to detract from any effort or merit on implementing a new feature, I know how managing a website can be. However, as a rule, dislike "subscriber only" forums. It just fractures the userbase. I guess I just don't see a reason to split people up, even if its "just for fun".
Well the problem is we really want to give back to those that give to us. This is a way of doing it without making too many people angry when we announce something in there.
The nice thing is...users won't even see the subscribers forum in the forum list. I think for the most part people are going to continue to post in the normal forums, the subscribers forum is a way for US to communicate with them.
Doctor Setebos
08-08-2006, 08:36 AM
Whoo-hoo! Cool news! I'm glad I subscribed yesterday. When will that go through, by the way -- I want my orange name! :D
TrackZero
08-08-2006, 08:37 AM
Well the problem is we really want to give back to those that give to us. This is a way of doing it without making too many people angry when we announce something in there.
The nice thing is...users won't even see the subscribers forum in the forum list. I think for the most part people are going to continue to post in the normal forums, the subscribers forum is a way for US to communicate with them.
No doubt. I don't see the subscribers forum as a big deal. Personally I know I'd be creating my threads in the normal forums anyways.
bapenguin
08-08-2006, 08:39 AM
Whoo-hoo! Cool news! I'm glad I subscribed yesterday. When will that go through, by the way -- I want my orange name! :D
It should be automagic. For some reason it didn't work, send Evil a PM with the email address you used for paypal and he can fix you up.
Serapth
08-08-2006, 08:39 AM
Well the problem is we really want to give back to those that give to us. This is a way of doing it without making too many people angry when we announce something in there.
The nice thing is...users won't even see the subscribers forum in the forum list. I think for the most part people are going to continue to post in the normal forums, the subscribers forum is a way for US to communicate with them.
One nice subscriber only feature might be giving us the ability to upload pictures. Posting to imageshack type places then pasting a URL can be a bit of a pain in the ass.
Im sure GrinR would love this option, given his animated gif fetish.
Then again, I suppose this depends on how much space you guys have server side.
NoName
08-08-2006, 08:50 AM
One nice subscriber only feature might be giving us the ability to upload pictures. Posting to imageshack type places then pasting a URL can be a bit of a pain in the ass.
Im sure GrinR would love this option, given his animated gif fetish.
Then again, I suppose this depends on how much space you guys have server side.
I agree, this would be a very useful feature. If storage became an issue (though hopefully this feature wouldn't be abused), maybe it would be possible to set an overall storage limit per user.
Nonentity
08-08-2006, 08:58 AM
Sounds good - I subscribed.
I read this site enough, whether or not I actually post on it, so I'll donate. Maybe it will be incentive to post!
I'll let you know how long it takes me for orange status, DoctorSetebos.
EDIT: Okay, instantly. That works.
Tricky Thumb
08-08-2006, 08:59 AM
Mmm, while I'm all for supporting a website that you use and enjoy with more than your own personal unique IP I really can't say I'm too fond of giving "certain people" the ability to have or do things that others who choose not to pay money can't.
It just snowballs, is all I'm saying.
I'm still waiting for my credit card to clear. Then I shall sign up for paypal and subscribe.
Doctor Setebos
08-08-2006, 09:12 AM
Sounds good - I subscribed.
I read this site enough, whether or not I actually post on it, so I'll donate. Maybe it will be incentive to post!
I'll let you know how long it takes me for orange status, DoctorSetebos.
EDIT: Okay, instantly. That works.Gah! How come it works automagically for everyone, and not for me? Do you have to donate at the $100 level for that? :rolleyes:
SexualChoc
08-08-2006, 09:19 AM
Gah, I have to wait till Friday before I can be Orange. Oh the humanity!
How much does it cost to become a subscriber? It it fits into my budget, I'd gladly do it.
Serapth
08-08-2006, 09:33 AM
How much does it cost to become a subscriber? It it fits into my budget, I'd gladly do it.
Donate link off the main page on the left hand side. Plus, since donations can range from 5 or 10$ up, im sure you can accomodate your budget.
Atepsflame
08-08-2006, 09:41 AM
Finally donated today. I'd been meaning to do so for about two weeks after I got my credit card (first one ever, with a nice low limit so I don't go apeshit with it) and this was the kick in the rocks I needed to get of my ass and do it. Not that I really care about a subscribers only forum, I just want to be special...
Donate link off the main page on the left hand side. Plus, since donations can range from 5 or 10$ up, im sure you can accomodate your budget.
I certainly can. Thank you for the help.
Doctor Setebos
08-08-2006, 10:09 AM
Atepsflame
*something clever*
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: I-oh-way
Posts: 482
WHA!?! A fellow Iowegian on Evil Avatar? Say it ain't so! And an almost exact post count to boot! Odd..... :D
EternalGamer
08-08-2006, 10:30 AM
Not to detract from any effort or merit on implementing a new feature, I know how managing a website can be. However, as a rule, dislike "subscriber only" forums. It just fractures the userbase. I guess I just don't see a reason to split people up, even if its "just for fun".
I think EA is plenty big enough that this won't be a problem. I can't be the only one that thinks that many of the discussions have become pretty darn crowded over the last few months. It's almost impossible to keep up with all the ones you are interested in, and then many of them quickly explode into 300 post monsters which discourage cogent conversation. Given how large the readership has become and how fast many of the threads grow, I'm pretty sure EA could survive a minor (and optional) split in discussions.
Roc Ingersol
08-08-2006, 11:38 AM
As soon as you guys accept something other than paypal, i'll stop being a cheapskate.
Mortis
08-08-2006, 11:42 AM
As soon as you guys accept something other than paypal, i'll stop being a cheapskate.
You can pay with your credit card through Paypal without creating or having a Paypal account. I felt the same way because I thought I needed a Paypal account.
Roc Ingersol
08-08-2006, 12:08 PM
The point is not supporting paypal, at all.
Throw on google checkout or something.
benson
08-08-2006, 01:28 PM
Yeah, I finally donated too. I've been meaning to do that for a long time... I'm just a serial procrastinator, what can I say. Good enough reason as any though. But I did a max bet to make up for it if that counts!
Zanzibar
08-08-2006, 01:39 PM
The point is not supporting paypal, at all.
Throw on google checkout or something.
I'm going to be sorry I asked this...but...
What's wrong with Paypal?
Sl1pstream
08-08-2006, 01:53 PM
Now I really need a creditcard, guess I'll visit my bank (again) after my next paycheck and ask them (again) to sign up for a credit card (again). I guess I should do that, only last time they denied my application because I only had a weekend job. I guess I could try. September, I need you.
EDIT:: It's like Evil Awful or Something Avatar.
Suicidal ShiZuru
08-08-2006, 01:56 PM
So now we possibly pay for features, not just to support a website? Fucking retarded. I wouldnt have a problem "subscribing" but I had serious issues with Paypal in the past and refuse to use it again.
Roc Ingersol
08-08-2006, 02:16 PM
I'm going to be sorry I asked this...but...
What's wrong with Paypal?
They've got a well documented history of general sucktitude.
They're quick to freeze an account and very, very slow to actually remedy the situation.
saulob
08-08-2006, 02:41 PM
Not to detract from any effort or merit on implementing a new feature, I know how managing a website can be. However, as a rule, dislike "subscriber only" forums. It just fractures the userbase. I guess I just don't see a reason to split people up, even if its "just for fun".
I'm with you.
Vermillion
08-08-2006, 03:30 PM
I just posted some nude Jessica Alba pics. Check them out in the subscribers forum :)
Sl1pstream
08-08-2006, 03:37 PM
Is that why nobody posts in the normal forums anymore?
Serapth
08-08-2006, 03:38 PM
Is that why nobody posts in the normal forums anymore?
Well... we are all to busy trying to win the big screen TV bap is giving away in the forum.
... oh wait, I wasnt supposed to mention that. Ignore what I said!
mikeohara
08-08-2006, 03:51 PM
contemplating signing up for this .... how long is the subscription period?
bapenguin
08-08-2006, 03:51 PM
So now we possibly pay for features, not just to support a website? Fucking retarded. I wouldnt have a problem "subscribing" but I had serious issues with Paypal in the past and refuse to use it again.
No...everyone has access to the same features. There are certain "incentives" we would like to give our subscribers as a thank you for donating. That is all. You will not be locked out of ANY CONTENT on this site ever for not donating. The forum is simply meant as a lines of communication...and for goats.
Serapth
08-08-2006, 03:57 PM
The forum is simply meant as a lines of communication...and for goats.
HAHAHAHAHHA nicely played good sir.
Evil Avatar
08-08-2006, 04:42 PM
No...everyone has access to the same features. There are certain "incentives" we would like to give our subscribers as a thank you for donating. That is all. You will not be locked out of ANY CONTENT on this site ever for not donating. The forum is simply meant as a lines of communication...and for goats.
I'll echo what bap said, this site is free and it will always be free. We are just trying to find ways to "give something back" to the people who help to keep the page free. (And help keep it free of nasty stuff like page blocking ads and/or pop-up ads like you find everywhere else).
F3nyx
08-08-2006, 05:37 PM
Now I really need a creditcard, guess I'll visit my bank (again) after my next paycheck and ask them (again) to sign up for a credit card (again). I guess I should do that, only last time they denied my application because I only had a weekend job. I guess I could try. September, I need you.
EDIT:: It's like Evil Awful or Something Avatar.More like TotalAvatar. (why would anyone subscribe to Fark of all places?!)
Anyway, if I ever donated to this site, the reason would NOT be so that I could go to a special forum to feel superior. It would be the same reason it's always been -- this is a great site and I'd hate to see it swamped with obnoxious ads.
edit: I would definitely be more likely to donate if there was an alternative to PayPal
Lon Lon Rabbit
08-08-2006, 11:32 PM
Echoing the anti paypal sentiment.
I've been on the verge of donating for a long time, but both paypal and the fact that spare cash is very limited has held me back. I don't want to donate the dodgy $5 amount, so I'd rather do it when I have a good amount of spare cash floating around.
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