Tentative list of membership options.

Free - status = "registered member"

[*] + Cannot edit profile

Ok, why would you want to deny people the ability to edit their profiles (regardless of whatever perceived level you dole out)? People change, information changes. If you are looking to cut down your workload, forcing people to contact you and ask you to change their info doesn't seem like a good way to lighten that load - you are just adding to the pile.

Adrian

GUESTS cannot view the BOI... if you register (FREE) you can access and search and view the BOI... just can't post.

that's the way I read it.

I didn't notice if chatting was on any of the tiers. Will it be?

BTW, I think that I tremendous about of thought and work has gone into creating something that is equitable, has the best chance of making this site grow stronger, and help out financially all at the same time. If I hadn't already contributed, I would be doing it again.

Okay, so nobody is twisting my arm, I could easily contribute more...

Oh yeah, that's why I have a GREAT auction going in the Fauna Fund... 4 furry fuzzy lizards (well they're beanie babies)... auction ends Saturday (or is that Friday?) in any case... it ends soon. Help me help fauna!

Originally Posted by Wraith

Ok, why would you want to deny people the ability to edit their profiles (regardless of whatever perceived level you dole out)? People change, information changes. If you are looking to cut down your workload, forcing people to contact you and ask you to change their info doesn't seem like a good way to lighten that load - you are just adding to the pile.

Adrian

Yeah, that's one of the many points that I am still pondering over how best to handle it. I may have to change that one simply because there is no way to selectively choose some of the fields and options I would like to reserve for paying members. And to be honest, there may be some things I will have to change after the fact when I get feedback from how it impacts some people. I'm trying the best I can to get a good balance of options, but I'm sure there are going to be some rough spots ahead.

Ok I'll put this one out there. If i pony up and pay $250.00 can I have the pleasure of unlimited use of the "F" word? That or dish out points like a MOFO.....

Well, THAT wasn't supposed to happen! The new icon was supposed to replace the old one for Contributors.

Sigh.......

Originally Posted by WebSlave

Personally, I doubt I will see anyone actually bite at the Endowment level. But I felt like giving people a high hurtle to strive for if they are inclined to do so.

I'll bite but can we include what has already been donated thus far?

I mean for the first year so far.

Originally Posted by Dennis Hultman

I'll bite but can we include what has already been donated thus far?

I mean for the first year so far.

I was waiting for that question.

What you are talking about is an upgrade from a current level. Well, I don't know. Personally I doubt that the system can handle this automatically as it stands right now. Without taking a lot of time going over the details that the system would have to be able to do to accomodate this, I think it is doubtful without some custom programming thrown in there. The problem here is that it could easily be a case of diminishing returns for the effort (and cost) it would take to implement it.

I guess I could sidestep it easily NOW, but simply lowering the price accordingly to the two higher levels for present Contributors, but let's wait and see what happens through the weekend when I try to pull all of this together, shall we? It may be a non-issue after the dust has settled.

Originally Posted by bcfos

And I wonder who would be getting points..........

Not me, But make a list if you feel the need

guess not then

if i had the 25$ to become a contributing member i'd do it in a heartbeat..although i probably could come up with it somehow..