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 pmf
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Thu Nov 02, 2006 12:52 pm Post subject: |
 
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I like the monthly VIP option becuase I listen at work and I'm always afraid the Man may take streaming away 
I can understand the need for change and support initiatives for the greater good (i.e. keeping the site alive and kickin')
Just my 2 cents 
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 phireangel
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Well ok then, no red VIP's.. I can live with that.
I will try to explain again what I mean...
Well.. I was just wondering, if you pay to become a VIP, is it normal to make donations too?
And how much donations (thats the word I got wrong, I called it spend) is normal to give?
And I'm also wondering how the money is used.
ok.. hope I got that right now.. looking forward to the changes
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Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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Just a thought...change whatever you want, but keep the donation meter?
That way people can keep on donating if they feel like it.
...you can never have enough money, can't you? 
I've thought about becoming a VIP from the moment I discovered this site...not that I've anything even remotely resembling what some people call 'disposable income' 
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 BYUTenderHeart
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Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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And I also think VIP should maybe have another colour in chat, like red.(cos its my fav. color  ) |
We tried that and it didn't go ever too well. It created too much segregation in the community. |
What about a different color for the "Online Now" listing? |
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 j2brown
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Thu Nov 02, 2006 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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The elite forum is still elite, SnowLeopard. It will be replaced by a VIP only VIP forum at some point.
I feel your pain, curiousity.
jeff
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 Jorelson
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Thu Nov 02, 2006 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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Jeric,
Change is good. It is a time of growth. I, for one, see this change as a positive and fully support it. Sounds like you have things well in hand.
I am more than happy to become an new SST VIP!
Remember, the one thing that never changes is the fact that change always occurs.
For those of us who are L365ers, can you suggest a better media player to use in it's place?
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 TheSnowLeopard
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Thu Nov 02, 2006 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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| The elite forum is still elite, SnowLeopard. It will be replaced by a VIP only VIP forum at some point. |
What is the definition of elite? Is that the equivalent of VIP or is it just the SST crew (admins, etc)?
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BYUTenderHeart
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Thu Nov 02, 2006 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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For those of us who are L365ers, can you suggest a better media player to use in it's place? |
This link lists all the listening options:
http://www.streamingsoundtracks.com/modules.php?name=Listen
You can use any, my personal choice is Winamp. |
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j2brown
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Thu Nov 02, 2006 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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Don't worry about it, SnowLeopard. Just know that there will be a new VIP only forum.
jeff
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 Armand
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Thu Nov 02, 2006 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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Don't worry about it, SnowLeopard. Just know that there will be a new VIP only forum.
jeff
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What categories will it contain?
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TreeBob
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Thu Nov 02, 2006 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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You would still have accounts. How else would you chat and post in the forum?
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Yeah that is what I was worrying about Jeff.
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j2brown
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Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:34 am Post subject: |
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| What categories will it contain? |
It won't have categories. It'll just be another forum, like General, Community, etc. There's no telling what topics it may contain. Become a VIP and find out.
jeff
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zirael
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Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:49 am Post subject: |
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I support the majority of the changes, but still think it's a good idea to keep the donation meter for 1-2 months after the changes in case there aren't enough VIP sign-ups or maybe you could change it to a meter that keeps track of the VIP funds instead.
Also, if you need to raise non-VIP times, go ahead since you need enough VIPS to keep the station running, but please don't make the non-VIP times too high so newer members stick around. |
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JERIC 
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Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:09 am Post subject: |
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The elite forum was mostly die hard old timers. It's being phased out mostly because it is hard to maintain the list and I don't like creating what could be considered a popularity contest.
The idea about the red in the online now is pretty cool. You may want to submit that in the idea forums once we get all of this running. We'll be very busy at first fixing bugs we won't have time to do that at first.
Good idea about the Donation Meter. I can set it lower and run it through the rest of the year. Should it come back it could be for something special like a new server, upgrades, etc.
So many people donate a few bucks every month and don't get VIP in return. I'm concerned that there will be new comers that will donate $5, then learn about the VIP and wished they actually paid for that instead. I guess I could make it so only VIPs can see the donation meter but then that's kind of a slap in the face. Pay money to be a VIP so you can donate money.
I'm glad I brought this up as far in advance as possible so we could discuss this. Everyone has good ideas and comments. They are appreciated.
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j2brown
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Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:47 am Post subject: |
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I'd leave the meter up like you said, but change the text on the donate page to clearly explain the VIP concept to avoid situations like that JERIC.
jeff
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