I have had some questions recently on the memberships and I wanted to try to make it a little more clear for you.. what it is, why we do it and how I am not going to get rich off of it
These memberships are something that I came up with a few years ago to help pay for the expenses that we incur in keeping this running. I paid for this hosting out of pocket for several years before finally deciding to give folks a chance to help if they wanted to and had the resources to do so.
Those who know about things like this will appreciate the fact that I pay several thousands of dollars each year just for the dedicated server hosting on this forum.
I have talked to Brian and others recently about ways to sweeten the deal for you down the road but for now, it means some extra perks and you get a special color for your name letting everyone know that YOU put your money where your mouth is.
When you subscribe, it is a recurring payment. It will try to pull a payment every year, or every 2 years, etc. depending on how you signed up unless you physically go in and cancel it before your anniversary date.
I sincerely appreciate those who keep it going every year but I also understand if it needs to be a one time thing. Every little bit counts and does not go unnoticed.
I am not begging for help.. if you can help then it is appreciated but if not then feel free to use the forum freely.
I just figure those who can will be happy to help and those who can't can help later as they have the ability.
The membership is 1.25 per month paid at an annual rate of $15, bi-annually at $25, every 3 years at $40 or a lifetime membership (25 years) for $100
The perks are listed at the bottom of the main forum area at http://www.smokingmeatforums.com in a comparison chart listing what regular members get vs. what you get as a premier member.
To sign up for a premier membership, go to http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forums/payments.php
If you have questions, suggestions, and/or comments, please send me an email, a private message or feel free to reply to this thread for an ongoing discussion on this topic.
I welcome any and all feedback as long as it is civil
These memberships are something that I came up with a few years ago to help pay for the expenses that we incur in keeping this running. I paid for this hosting out of pocket for several years before finally deciding to give folks a chance to help if they wanted to and had the resources to do so.
Those who know about things like this will appreciate the fact that I pay several thousands of dollars each year just for the dedicated server hosting on this forum.
I have talked to Brian and others recently about ways to sweeten the deal for you down the road but for now, it means some extra perks and you get a special color for your name letting everyone know that YOU put your money where your mouth is.
When you subscribe, it is a recurring payment. It will try to pull a payment every year, or every 2 years, etc. depending on how you signed up unless you physically go in and cancel it before your anniversary date.
I sincerely appreciate those who keep it going every year but I also understand if it needs to be a one time thing. Every little bit counts and does not go unnoticed.
I am not begging for help.. if you can help then it is appreciated but if not then feel free to use the forum freely.
I just figure those who can will be happy to help and those who can't can help later as they have the ability.
The membership is 1.25 per month paid at an annual rate of $15, bi-annually at $25, every 3 years at $40 or a lifetime membership (25 years) for $100
The perks are listed at the bottom of the main forum area at http://www.smokingmeatforums.com in a comparison chart listing what regular members get vs. what you get as a premier member.
To sign up for a premier membership, go to http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forums/payments.php
If you have questions, suggestions, and/or comments, please send me an email, a private message or feel free to reply to this thread for an ongoing discussion on this topic.
I welcome any and all feedback as long as it is civil