You know what'll happen? They'll start with the shenanigans, handicapping the forum for regular members (more ads, slower speed, whatever), and the premium membership will only get the forum to how it used to be before that. Mark my words!

I've got the perfect place for you!

You seem awfully unhappy with the forum. Perhaps there are other forums where you could be happier. You should look around.

Where else have I been unhappy with the forum? Well, maybe with the way the forum's run, but not with the people on the forum. And that's just my cynical nature to expect the worse, which comes constant and pervasive disappointment.

As benedict said, please keep it to yourself then. This isn't a thread to bash IB. If you don't want the new features that will be available with premium membership you don't need to avail yourself of them. If you don't like the forum without the premium features you're free to leave without trying to make everyone else as unhappy as you.

What's the projected cost?

Sorry, I don't know yet.

What the hell are you talking about? It seems like we're having two completely different conversations here, and I have no idea what it is you're responding to and getting so sensitive over. I think you're the one that needs to move on.

Are you really that confused? Re-read your comments in this thread. The mods are just saying to chill out with the comments that attack IB or assume the worst.

If that's the case, I think you guys are taking my posts way too seriously. Is Groucho the only one allowed to joke around?

If it's under $5-10 bucks, I'll probably take the dive (per year). This is my most visited site on the web.

If it's over that, I'll pass, because it is IB.

= J

I would happily pay $100 a month just to have that crap ass DVD icon by my forum name and nothing else as to 'features'.

Bring on the premium memberships!

$100 a month is only $1,200 a year. Most people spend more than that filling up their car.

I would imagine the premium memberships will not be offered until a full set of features are finalized. No one is forcing you to spend the money should you choose not to.

How about this. Have a $25 yearly membership fee. But have a discount code only Premium Members can use on particular DVD retail sites. Include Amazon if possible. Have something in the username info area that simply says something like:

DVD Polizei
Premium DVD Talk Member
DVD Talk Hero

Maybe add a little icon if necessary.

under 5-10 per year? :lol: rotfl

Yep. Per year.

= J

I doubt that I'd want to pay much more than that either. Not just for a few features.

There is only one feature that would entice me to spend money on a premium membership, but since he has already been suspended indefinitely, I guess that is now a mute point!

You're going to have to speak up.

That seems like a good idea. :up:

I don't care where the money is going but this is my most visited site so if the features are good and the price is right I'll jump in.

As Benedict said all the current features on DVDtalk won't change, there will just be added features for premium members. I hope that stays true.

I heard that if Twikoff doesn't subscribe to the full premium service, his post count will be reset to zero.

I want a <img src="http://forum.dvdtalk.com/images/premium-members.jpg">ing premium mebership!

i heard one of the premium membership perks is the ability to ban 1 non premium member per week
count me in! :up:

Can premium members still get banned? If so, will it take more than the usual amount to get banned?

any chance of putting x in a dunking booth for a membership drive?

There is an element of "jumping the gun" when it comes to debating and discussing an addition to the site that has yet to be formally announced and opened up. Currently it is undergoing testing prior to any future launch.

However, I think it is fitting to say that the feeling amongst the moderation crew, supported by IB, is that the rules will be applied to premium members in the same way that they are applied currently i.e. in signing up for a premium membership there will be some form of acceptance that one doesn't then automatically become "flame-proof".

(Please don't ask for further clarification, though, because I simply do not have it).

I know many of our members would be okay with an extra 10 cents a month if it meant that some of our poorer members were able to enjoy the same features free of charge. Please consider this. I would also propose pricing based on affirmative action for a better balance of race within the community.

I second that!

Seems kinda silly to have put information out about this premium membership thing before being ready to officially roll it out. I think secretly IB/the mods love to see a thread like this start up and all the witty banter that follows.

I like the idea of the exclusive discounts at retailers, like <b>DVD Polizei</b> said.

A DVD :doh:

I refer to it as "The silver go@t$e". Anyone should be proud to have one after their forum name. :sarcasm:

*edit: I can't believe that word is forum censored. I thought we were adults here.

I will pay no more than $0.00 for these premium features.

This.

twikoff has nearly 75,000 posts?


:whofart:

I've never been pro subscription-based memberships before and that isn't going to change and I think most people would feel the same way. I don't mind putting up with ads. If there are a few people here that would pay for some minor priviledge then more power to them.

I want the super-premium membership, where I can insult people, and slap their faces with my virtual dick.

To be fair, he lives in Alabama.

brilliant. absolutely brilliant.

Don't you already do that now? :)