Estebanh wrote:
Scuba1 wrote:
I've contributed a lot to this board - starting with being a paid member :
I have often wondered who got the idea that being a paid member confers some type of elevated status. As far as I can tell, anyone who follows the rules is allowed to post in the main forums. Paying a membership fee means NOTHING except you get to look at dirty pictures and get hotel discounts
I'm sure the owners of this forum like you better if you pay, but they do not make it a requirement. I assume the owners, quite correctly, figure that high membership/readers makes for higher advertising rates.
I recently renewed my VIP status because I was going to make a visit and wanted the discounts, not so I get more cred on the forums. (p.s. I do like looking at the naked pictures
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What it shows is you are a supporter, and put your money where your mouth is - any "elevated status" is denoted by the Admin via the usage of "paid membership" by a flag avatar - I suppose its important to the Admin because otherwise why use a system to show whos a supporter - but its like that on many boards; personally i just feel if you are going to post - especially those who do so frequently - you should support the board - just MHO - obviously, some disagree - my point was not the $100 or so I spent a few years ago to get lifetime VIP status. Its interesting to note that whenever this subject comes up, its mostly those who are unpaid members - no shot at you - make the point that it realy does not matter - just sayin'
I don't do NY resolutions, but one thing I'm trying to do is not judge everyone by the norms, and mores that I hold - but its difficult - its like listening to George Nouri on "Coast to Coast" and taking seriously 90% of his guests, especially those who believe the Mayan Calendar said we were going to die, or the other strange beliefs they have (if you believe in aliens, or a ton of government conspiracy theories, this is your show - it was hosted by Art Bell for many years)
Personally, I'd like to see more guys post, especially those who have some knowledge about CR, and a sense of humor, as well as some ability to communicate (vs the one line posts so many are famous for) - sure the discounts are nice as well as the pix, but its not my main motivation - TEHO
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