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12-12-08 | 02:22 AM

#101

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Sounds like a great idea! So we get extra stuff that doesn't matter for a fee during a recession. Of course maybe you take away a lot of the rights people already have here and tell them for a fee they can do whatever.

I'm not sure I see a win for anybody in this.

Maybe not as you've framed it. However, what you've written doesn't reflect my understanding of Premium Membership.

I'm really not sure where your ideas are coming from although it pretty much seems like <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fear,_uncertainty_and_doubt" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">FUD</a> to me.

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12-12-08 | 02:35 AM

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So am I going to be able to buy premium memberships for everyone on my Christmas list?

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12-12-08 | 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by waporvare

We will not be removing any features for users who do not wish to upgrade.

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So am I going to be able to buy premium memberships for everyone on my Christmas list?

This should be going live early next week.

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12-13-08 | 11:18 AM

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Cool, looking forward to what's offered.

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12-13-08 | 03:29 PM

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I refuse to pay more than $2500 a year.. and i hope there is a special, like a lifetime for only 10k

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12-16-08 | 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by IB-Dick

This should be going live early next week.

"Early next week" is closing soon.

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12-16-08 | 03:17 PM

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So...what is it, and how much?

= J

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12-17-08 | 08:05 PM

#108

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This should be going live early next week.

Are we there yet?

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12-17-08 | 08:08 PM

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Are we there yet?

I am.

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12-18-08 | 11:38 AM

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"Early next week" is closing soon.

We plan on a Friday launch. Sorry for the improper time frame.

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Are we there yet?

Almost.

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I am.

Me too!

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12-18-08 | 12:08 PM

#111

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Members with over 15,000 posts get in for free, right? I think we deserve it...

If not, my wallet is open...as long as I get a ban token a month. Already have my first person picked out...mwuahahaha!

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12-19-08 | 08:10 AM

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Eagerly awaiting news!

<img src="http://www.medgadget.com/archives/img/red_carpet.jpg">

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12-19-08 | 08:29 AM

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Waiting....... Waiting......

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12-19-08 | 08:52 AM

#114

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Members with over 15,000 posts get in for free, right? I think we deserve it...

Only '99ers get it for free. So you're i....oops....sorry!

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12-19-08 | 11:06 AM

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We're waiting for a final configuration, but it should be going live today. I will be releasing the final feature list here shortly.

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12-19-08 | 11:20 AM

#116

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I'm like the Apple maniacs in the latest Simpson's episode. My wallet is already out!

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12-19-08 | 11:26 AM

#117

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I'm like the Apple maniacs in the latest Simpson's episode. My wallet is already out!

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12-19-08 | 11:35 AM

#118

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I'm like the Apple maniacs in the latest Simpson's episode. My wallet is already out!

Wow. I feel like Steve Jobs. Check out the countdown timer in my signature! It may or may not be a feature of the premium memberships!

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12-19-08 | 11:36 AM

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it's the Final Countdown!

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12-19-08 | 11:39 AM

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Thumbs up on the Premium membership!

I'm enjoying my 437 ban tokens, stick-on DVDtalk forehead tattoo and the lifetime subscription to our sister site / magazine:

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12-19-08 | 11:45 AM

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it's the Final Countdown!

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Thumbs up on the Premium membership!

I'm enjoying my 437 ban tokens, stick-on DVDtalk forehead tattoo and the lifetime subscription to our sister site / magazine:

You laugh, but they keep trying to give me those horse sites to run.

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12-19-08 | 11:58 AM

#122

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Thumbs up on the Premium membership!

I'm enjoying my 437 ban tokens, stick-on DVDtalk forehead tattoo and the lifetime subscription to our sister site / magazine:

Is that kvrdave wearing a cowboy hat?