TiBB VIP

[Me. I Am Salman]

should the forum introduce a VIP feature?
let's say say a months subscription for £2, which would allow you to
-have a coloured username
-have a gif avatar
-have 'VIP' above your usertitle
-gain access to a private unmoderated subforum
-delete your own threads
-change your username (only once though.. if you want to change it back/change it again you'll have to wait until your next subscription)
-increase PM box capacity permanently by 20 messages
-look at who's appearing invisible
-hide post count and join date
-have access to a VIP theme
-not have to wait 30 secs between searches. idk if that can be done though
-have a 'VIP' award after 20 subscriptions
-change poll options
-have access to more fonts/colours/other formatting options
etc.

it's a feature used on a lot of forums

[Josy]

James was thinking about introducing a subscription service with coloured names and some other extra features a little while back..

There wouldn't be an un-moderated forum though :laugh:

But yeah some good ideas there Salman.

It would help out a lot with hosting and server fee's etc for the forum but I suppose there is a possibility that some people would maybe feel left out?

I still think it's a great idea though.

[Vanessa]

We can have gif avatars already. I had one a while back.

[reece(:]

We can have gif avatars already. I had one a while back.
Not over 115kb

[Drew.]

Some of the ideas sound alright, Wouldn't like it though if it included a private unmoderated subforum and being able to view people appearing invisible

[Josy]

We can have gif avatars already. I had one a while back.

If everyone used a gif avatar and sig the forum would lag a lot, that's why theres limits on the sizes, if you were a paying member those limits wouldn't apply to you.

[Vanessa]

yeah, i agree. i prefer pictures as my avvi anyway. :hugesmile:

[Me. I Am Salman]

^ yeah and the money generated could help pay for faster servers

[reece(:]

What's the purpose of appearing invisible anyway :s

[Jordan.]

Yeah, idg why anyone would vote no tbh.

[Headie]

If they got their own sub-forum for VIP only and they used that all the time, I think if some of your friends on here did VIP and you didn't, it would kinda single you out a bit and would either pressure you into buying it without wanting it or you'd just leave the forum.

But some of the ideas sound quite good, except I wouldn't mind us being given those for free ;) :laugh:

[Locke.]

Would be surprised if anyone actually paid.

Can remember that text feature thing a few years ago, think it got used about 5 times :joker:

[Me. I Am Salman]

more ideas:
-hide post count and join date
-have access to a VIP theme
-not have to wait 30 secs between searches. idk if that can be done though

[Samm]

urge no what's the point, I hate when sites have subscription services

[reece(:]

Can you extend the poll with would you buy VIP

[AnnieK]

Yeah I think it's a good idea in principal. If it's optional all good. Wouldn't like to have to pay a subscription to view the regular site. My partner is a member if a forum who asks all members for regular donations for the upkeep of the site and they don't get anything extra. It's not compulsory but loads of them donate.

[Josy]

Can you extend the poll with would you buy VIP

Cant now but I guess anyone that chose yes would pay a subscription?

urge no what's the point, I hate when sites have subscription services

Well tbf Sam sites don't come free (not proper ones anyway) especially one as large as this and the forum owner pays it from his own pocket (there's been no advertising on the forum lately)

And a subscription option would help towards costs but it wouldn't ever be compulsory.

[Jessica.]

Yes, it's a great idea, I don't think I would pay for it myself because I don't really have much money for leisurely spending. I think it would benefit the forum a lot and I think if people are contributing money to the forum they would take it a bit more seriously too. I don't think it would make anyone feel left out tbh, They will deserve the perks for donating and it wouldn't be a steep price, so I would say go for it. :D

[Shaun]

and people thought the post count was an issue for elitism :umm2:

I see no point in it, and I wouldn't invest in it, so I voted no.

[T*]

Not you taking inspiration from my thread

[thesheriff443]

a dead forum, a dead vip forum!,

[Jordan.]

All the broke people voting no

[reece(:]

Not you taking inspiration from my thread
& my post :dazzler:

[thesheriff443]

All the broke people voting no

that's rude!

[T*]

that's rude!

I don't think you can have a say on what's rude or not, I've lost count at how many times you've insulted me because i'm young.

[thesheriff443]

I don't think you can say what's rude or not, I've lost count at how many times you've insulted me because i'm young.

clearly you are too young to know saying that members are voting no because they are broke is rude.

[T*]

clearly you are too young to know saying that members are voting no because they are broke is rude.

He was Joking, and you've just proved my point. Bye.

[Samm]

All the broke people voting no

Once I get a job, I will be "beautiful and dirty rich"

[thesheriff443]

He was Joking, and you've just proved my point. Bye.

stop trying too hard to be noticed!

[AnnieK]

and people thought the post count was an issue for elitism :umm2:

I see no point in it, and I wouldn't invest in it, so I voted no.

It's not an issue for elitism though as it would be available for anyone....its up to you to take it up or not. :shrug:

[T*]

This would be amazing! We could use the donate by PayPal service.

It would give you special features whilst helping the forum, I think that's kinda great and sweet at the same time :love:

[T*]

stop trying too hard to be noticed!

I don't need to be noticed. I'm not an attention sponge.

[Me. I Am Salman]

This would be amazing! We could use the donate by PayPal service.

It would give you special features whilst helping the forum, I think that's kinda great and sweet at the same time :love:

exactly this
and a faster server would benefit everyone :shrug:

[Loukas]

I'm torn but i voted yes, personally i would use it but for good of the forum i would say no.

[Saph]

can members who have over 20,000 posts have it for free as a thank you for your contribution thing

[thesheriff443]

I don't need to be noticed. I'm not an attention sponge.

and there was me thinking you were sponge tom square pant's

[Kate!]

Love the idea.

[T*]

and there was me thinking you were sponge tom square pant's

No need for that ' before the s.. :xyxwave:

[Josy]

Right can we not turn this thread into petty sniping, thanks

[T*]

https://www.paypal.com/uk/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donate-intro-outside

[Samm]

I'm not saying that we shouldn't give money to the forum

But all this would separate people and stuff I kind of agree with Shaun

But it would be good if there was like a PayPal thing to donate and get a award if you donate a lot

[Loukas]

I'm not saying that we shouldn't give money to the forum

But all this would separate people and stuff I kind of agree with Shaun

But it would be good if there was like a PayPal thing to donate and get a award if you donate a lot

i like this idea

[smudgie]

Donations are fine, but no two tiered forum.
Perhaps donations could be kept anonymous as well.
No shame in being skint but no need for people to know either.

[thesheriff443]

hell would freeze over before I would paid to come on here.

[T*]

i like this idea

It was my idea first :hmph:

[Samm]

It was my idea first :hmph:

You just said about if you had to pay £1 to go on the forum

[Josy]

hell would freeze over before I would paid to come on here.

There is not one post/comment in this thread that would suggest you do pay to come on here, if there was a VIP Subscription feature it would be optional, for members that wanted to pay for it, that is all.

[Glenn.]

I'd pay

[Josy]

It was my idea first :hmph:

Well sorry to burst your bubble Tom but James has been thinking of things like this for a while now :laugh:

[T*]

I feel sorry for mark having to pay out of his own pocket, This would be a simple solution
that would keep the forum running and keep the adverts at bay.

[T*]

Well sorry to burst your bubble Tom but James has been thinking of things like this for a while now :laugh:

Nah, I was joking around with sam about the PayPal thing because I posted it before him :joker:

[reece(:]

I'm on another forum where like 85% donate for coloured names and GIFfy avs and I'm in the 15% that does not pay and do not feel lesser at all.

[thesheriff443]

There is not one post/comment in this thread that would suggest you do pay to come on here, if there was a VIP Subscription feature it would be optional, for members that wanted to pay for it, that is all.

my post still stands, a few silly gimmicks in a vip feature!.

[Me. I Am Salman]

I feel sorry for mark having to pay out of his own pocket, This would be a simple solution
that would keep the forum running and keep the adverts at bay.

How much does it usually cost him? If anyone knows

[T*]

my post still stands, a few silly gimmicks in a vip feature!.

Yes, But it would mean that the owner of the site that is paying with his own money doesn't have to anymore.

[T*]

How much does it usually cost him? If anyone knows

Well I would say between £80 and £120 per year, and that's not even counting the forum server cost.

[Jay.]

I'm not sure if it had already been said, what about users bars too so it's more obvious who the staff and mods are? the vip's could have them too, like these but maybe nicer, below your username?

http://i.imgur.com/YkAki.jpg

[Drew.]

I'll donate 50p for a nice purple name.

[Firewire]

I'm on another forum where like 85% donate for coloured names and GIFfy avs and I'm in the 15% that does not pay and do not feel lesser at all.

"pay for a coloured name" omg *pays £500 for fuchsia*

is this what people want because :umm2:

[T*]

If this gets implemented, I will definitely back it and hopefully i'll have my debit card by then :D

[reece(:]

I'm not sure if it had already been said, what about users bars too so it's more obvious who the staff and mods are? the vip's could have them too, like these but maybe nicer, below your username?

http://i.imgur.com/YkAki.jpg
User bars <3

[thesheriff443]

Yes, But it would mean that the owner of the site that is paying with his own money doesn't have to anymore.

its members that make this site not the owner, like kazanne has said, you can make a site for free.

[Jessica.]

its members that make this site not the owner, like kazanne has said, you can make a site for free.

And we all know how well Kazanne's site is going, right? :xyxwave:

[thesheriff443]

And we all know how well Kazanne's site is going, right? :xyxwave:

actually its kate's site.

[Me. I Am Salman]

http://s13.postimg.org/9wymxtcl3/image.jpg

the subscription page looks like this on another forum I use, they have these userbars
I don't subscribe as I only just lurk so don't know the features

[T*]

its members that make this site not the owner, like kazanne has said, you can make a site for free.

Yes, BUT THIS SITE ISN'T FREE. If we cut all spendings from the site we couldn't have:

A proper domain (It'd have to be a domain like thisisbigbrother.freeforums.free.com
The website and forum on the same host (They'd have to be seperate websites)
Many other things


And:

It'd have a limited amount of users allowed
It'd be cluttered with adverts
Hard to find

[Daniel.]

Yeees

[Cherie]

no :fist:

[T*]

actually its kate's site.

Kate is backing this, Your argument is invalid

[Josy]

its members that make this site not the owner, like kazanne has said, you can make a site for free.

This site wouldn't be here or have the visitors it does if it wasn't for the owner starting it and financing it for over 10 years, then James constantly working to keep it running, upgrading servers I could go on and on, of course member's keep the place busy and play a massive part in making the forum what it is, but to discredit James and Mark is just rude.

Also yes you could make your own forum for free and put up with advertising that you have no control over, limited access to adding all of the addons and modifications that forum members are always asking for and no way to prevent server crashes and errors because you don't have any control over them either.

[thesheriff443]

Kate is backing this, Your argument is invalid

its not an argument, its facts!

[T*]

its not an argument, its facts!

Read my other post above, You obviously don't know how hard it is to run websites.

[Samm]

Does ads make money for the forum

[Josy]

Does ads make money for the forum

Yes.

[thesheriff443]

This site wouldn't be here or have the visitors it does if it wasn't for the owner starting it and financing it for over 10 years, then James constantly working to keep it running, upgrading servers I could go on and on, of course member's keep the place busy and play a massive part in making the forum what it is, but to discredit James and Mark is just rude.

Also yes you could make your own forum for free and put up with advertising that you have no control over, limited access to adding all of the addons and modifications that forum members are always asking for and no way to prevent server crashes and errors because you don't have any control over them either.

the facts are, this site would be nothing without the members, in turn not here with out big brother, yes the owner started the site, if he has a problem funding it then let him raise this issue, also I have not knocked the work james does!

[Shaun]

Obviously I'm not against contributing towards the forum through donations, I just think the whole "VIP" thing is tacky. I feel the same way towards the sad-acts who pay a bit extra so they can sit behind a rope in a nightclub, thinking they're amazing because they got a free bottle of piss to drink.

Maybe under a different name, or no name at all, it'd be fine, but I see no reason why someone who's paying a bit would be called "very important" whilst everyone else is just evil leeches using it for free.

[Josy]

the facts are, this site would be nothing without the members, in turn not here with out big brother, yes the owner started the site, if he has a problem funding it then let him raise this issue, also I have not knocked the work james does!

Members would be a bit pointless if there was no forum :facepalm: if James wasn't here to keep the forum running and Mark wasn't funding it there wouldn't be a forum.

And no one said there's a problem with the funding that's you jumping to conclusions again.

[Cherie]

Interesting that some of the yes votes going on the what do you do for a job poll actually have no job so parents will be paying!:joker:

[Me. I Am Salman]

Interesting that some of the yes votes going on the what do you do for a job poll actually have no job so parents will be paying!:joker:

actually my bursary will be :idc:

[Josy]

Interesting that some of the yes votes going on the what do you do for a job poll actually have no job so parents will be paying!:joker:

Students receive money do they not? :think:

[Cherie]

actually my bursary will be :idc:

In other words my taxes :tongue:

[Me. I Am Salman]

In other words my taxes :tongue:

:joker:

[Cherie]

Students receive money do they not? :think:

You want students to spend their loans on upkeeping your forum?

[Jay.]

Interesting that some of the yes votes going on the what do you do for a job poll actually have no job so parents will be paying!:joker:

Some students have a part time job, or get a bursary/grant or get help from parents. I don't see why how they will be paying for it would make any difference - it's just £2. :/

[Samm]

Obviously I'm not against contributing towards the forum through donations, I just think the whole "VIP" thing is tacky. I feel the same way towards the sad-acts who pay a bit extra so they can sit behind a rope in a nightclub, thinking they're amazing because they got a free bottle of piss to drink.

Maybe under a different name, or no name at all, it'd be fine, but I see no reason why someone who's paying a bit would be called "very important" whilst everyone else is just evil leeches using it for free.

Basically this.

[thesheriff443]

Members would be a bit pointless if there was no forum :facepalm: if James wasn't here to keep the forum running and Mark wasn't funding it there wouldn't be a forum.

And no one said there's a problem with the funding that's you jumping to conclusions again.

no forum, no members, I would never of guessed that josy.
there you go again, bringing james up!, no one is saying james does not do a great job, but the funding for this site is a small amount, is it not?

[Josy]

You want students to spend their loans on upkeeping your forum?

Did I say that? and this isn't my forum.

[Jessica.]

Interesting that some of the yes votes going on the what do you do for a job poll actually have no job so parents will be paying!:joker:

You can still think something is a good idea while being unable to participate.. :huh:

[thesheriff443]

You want students to spend their loans on upkeeping your forum?

:joker:

[Josy]

You can still think something is a good idea while being unable to participate.. :huh:

Exactly. Its a suggestion and people are discussing it, I think some are over reacting a bit tbh.

[thesheriff443]

Exactly. Its a suggestion and people are discussing it, I think some are over reacting a bit tbh.

,some have strong opinions!

[Josy]

,some have strong opinions!

Good for them!

[thesheriff443]

Good for them!

I know its great!

[Josy]

*Something something exclamation mark*

[Cherie]

Exactly. Its a suggestion and people are discussing it, I think some are over reacting a bit tbh.

Who is over reacting just pointing out the negatives , i have better things to spend my hard earned cash on!

[Loukas]

Exactly. Its a suggestion and people are discussing it, I think some are over reacting a bit tbh.

this, people need to calm down. This is why i said for the good of the forum, no, we shouldn't pay for anything. If people are reacting like this over the idea, just imagine if it went into force lol

[thesheriff443]

*Something something exclamation mark*

?

[Jay.]

Who is over reacting just pointing out the negatives , i have better things to spend my hard earned cash on!

It wouldn't cost that much though, probably only £1 or £2 I guess?

[Jessica.]

Someone made a suggestion that would aid the upkeep of the forum and add a possible novelty aspect that would award them without affecting anyone else. If you don't like it then nobody is forcing you to say it's a great idea, but basically trolling in this thread is not going to make people respect your opinion.

Side note: I agree with Shaun in what he said about the phrase "VIP", maybe the people who donate could be called a "contributor" and get an award with a related icon or something, along with the other perks, or nothing if they want to be an "anonymous contributor".

[Jordan.]

Bye at people moaning and objecting to it, it's not like you'd be forced.

[DrunkerThanMoses]

I like the idea but would not pay for it because I dont want to.

[Z]

I'd pay. I wouldn't want for there to be a special VIP sub forum or any of the nosy features like being able to see who's appearing as invisible etc added because I think those things would be bad for the forum; but I'd definitely pay a quid or two a month to support the site anyway, the actual extra benefits wouldn't really matter to me per se.

[AnnieK]

I like the idea but would not pay for it because I dont want to.

I'd pay. I wouldn't want for there to be a special VIP sub forum or any of the nosy features like being able to see who's appearing as invisible etc added because I think those things would be bad for the forum; but I'd definitely pay a quid or two a month to support the site anyway, the actual extra benefits wouldn't really matter to me per se.

The voices of reason :love:

[Shaun]

Bye at people moaning and objecting to it, it's not like you'd be forced.

Oh, sorry, will just comply in future.

Bye at tired catchphrases, too.

[T*]

Some people are vile on here. Snobbery at people that are unemployed. Horrid.

[Kazanne]

I think it's ok as it is tbh.I didn't really notice the adverts

[Vicky.]

If this was my forum I would have had an option to donate at the bottom years ago tbh

The VIP thing I am not too sure on, but if people want that then why not..

[Vanessa]

If this was my forum I would have had an option to donate at the bottom years ago tbh

The VIP thing I am not too sure on, but if people want that then why not..

I like this idea and i would donate for sure.

[Samm]

I most likely would donate if there was a button to improve things

but the add on's will make the forum a bit tacky :umm2:

[Cherie]

Some people are vile on here. Snobbery at people that are unemployed. Horrid.

Who do you mean?

[Kyle]

Now I ain't sayin she a gold digger,
But Josy wants to charge every Tibber

[T*]

Who do you mean?

Poking fun at people that don't have jobs and saying that they have zilch is nasty.

[Cherie]

Poking fun at people that don't have jobs and saying that they have zilch is nasty.

Quote the post you are referring to

[thesheriff443]

Poking fun at people that don't have jobs and saying that they have zilch is nasty.

maybe they are just joking!

[T*]

Interesting that some of the yes votes going on the what do you do for a job poll actually have no job so parents will be paying!:joker:

.

[Josy]

Now I ain't sayin she a gold digger,
But Josy wants to charge every Tibber

http://www.graveandmostglorious.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/the-hobbit-bilbo-martin-freeman-im-a-baggins-of-bag-end-via-hermione.gif

[Shaun]

Enough irrelevant gifs now please Josy :nono:

[Cherie]

.

And you dont find that ironic, how exactly are you going to pay?

[Josy]

Enough irrelevant gifs now please Josy :nono:

Sorry Shaunice

[T*]

What do you mean "and" !?

[Jay.]

And you dont find that ironic, how exactly are you going to pay?

it would only be £1/2..........

[Kyle]

Enough irrelevant gifs now please Josy :nono:

http://captaincloudshine.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/tumblr_inline_mv3kir2b4r1qa15l3.png

[T*]

And you dont find that ironic, how exactly are you going to pay?

I have a savings account.

[Jake.]

*Something something exclamation mark*

:joker:

[Cherie]

[QUOTE=Jay.;6826816]it would only be £1/2..........[/QUOTE

But if you arent earning how are you going to psy, the point i am making is that people will say yes but when it comes down to it they wont pay as they will find something else to spend their 2 quid on especially if on a grant or part time student job

[Firewire]

TiBB VIP should be 18+

[Cherie]

I have a savings account.

Save it for uni would be my advice

[T*]

Save it for uni would be my advice

12 quid for a year isn't exactly going to hurt me.

[T*]

TiBB VIP should be 18+

http://cdn.thisisbigbrother.com/customavatars/avatar5970_72.gif

[Kyle]

Save it for uni would be my advice

You should have your own thread Cherie as an agony aunt. :pipe2:

I have a big yellow head on my arm and it's annoying me. Should I pop it?

[Cherie]

12 quid for a year isn't exactly going to hurt me.

No but if every forum you go on starts charging you might think differently

[thesheriff443]

You should have your own thread Cherie as an agony aunt. :pipe2:

I have a big yellow head on my arm and it's annoying me. Should I pop it?

you should give it a name and vip status!:joker:

[Me. I Am Salman]

I think people are taking this waaaaaay too seriously..

[Cherie]

You should have your own thread Cherie as an agony aunt. :pipe2:

I have a big yellow head on my arm and it's annoying me. Should I pop it?

Ew make your own decision on that :joker:

[Cherie]

you should give it a name and vip status!:joker:

:joker:

[Jay.]

But if you arent earning how are you going to psy, the point i am making is that people will say yes but when it comes down to it they wont pay as they will find something else to spend their 2 quid on especially if on a grant or part time student job

I know I'm not earning but I'm too busy studying..studying so I can earn a higher wage, not that my finances have anything to do with anyone else apart from me. When it comes down to it, it's just a donation.. if someone wants to donate they can. I don't mind if the VIP happens or not, but for £1/2 who's going to miss that? If they have the money, they have the money... There isn't going to be many people without small change like that. Even if they have a student loan/grant or a part time job.

[Kazanne]

you should give it a name and vip status!:joker:

:joker::joker:

[Cherie]

I think people are taking this waaaaaay too seriously..

I'm looking after your pennies Salman your parents will love me

[Headie]

I'd pay. I wouldn't want for there to be a special VIP sub forum or any of the nosy features like being able to see who's appearing as invisible etc added because I think those things would be bad for the forum; but I'd definitely pay a quid or two a month to support the site anyway, the actual extra benefits wouldn't really matter to me per se.

But if you'd pay just to donate to the forum and not for any of the features, surely there should just be a donate button and no VIP stuff, etc.?

It's kinda like the people who are donating aren't really donating to help the forum, they just want extra features so they can be 'more important' than the ones with standard features.

It's a good idea, but it's quite controversial/difficult to make work without complaints so I think a donate button would be much better if everyone in here is so 'dedicated to helping keep the forum running'.

[Cherie]

I know I'm not earning but I'm too busy studying..studying so I can earn a higher wage, not that my finances have anything to do with anyone else apart from me. When it comes down to it, it's just a donation.. if someone wants to donate they can. I don't mind if the VIP happens or not, but for £1/2 who's going to miss that? If they have the money, they have the money... There isn't going to be many people without small change like that. Even if they have a student loan/grant or a part time job.

Of course your money your business.

[Loukas]

I think people are taking this waaaaaay too seriously..

agreed lol

[Cherie]

But if you'd pay just to donate to the forum and not for any of the features, surely there should just be a donate button and no VIP stuff, etc.?

It's kinda like the people who are donating aren't really donating to help the forum, they just want extra features so they can be 'more important' than the ones with standard features.

It's a good idea, but it's quite controversial/difficult to make work without complaints so I think a donate button would be much better if everyone in here is so 'dedicated to helping keep the forum running'.

Yes lets have the donate button, see how we get on with it!

[T*]

No but if every forum you go on starts charging you might think differently

It would be optional

[Jay.]

I think people are taking this waaaaaay too seriously..

I agree! hahaha

[Kyle]

you should give it a name and vip status!:joker:

Good idea I'll call it The Sheriff.

It's crass, unwelcome and won't go away. And the spot is doing my head in too! :wink:

[Cherie]

It would be optional

Just as well!

[Headie]

I think people are taking this waaaaaay too seriously..

Drag it to the Serious Debates & News section
http://i.minus.com/i4B4pLhJYtOaj.gif

[thesheriff443]

Good idea I'll call it The Sheriff.

It's crass, unwelcome and won't go away. And the spot is doing my head in too! :wink:

just think what its like to be the spot attached to you, bet it cant wait to be burned off with Clearasil.

[Kazanne]

But if you'd pay just to donate to the forum and not for any of the features, surely there should just be a donate button and no VIP stuff, etc.?

It's kinda like the people who are donating aren't really donating to help the forum, they just want extra features so they can be 'more important' than the ones with standard features.

It's a good idea, but it's quite controversial/difficult to make work without complaints so I think a donate button would be much better if everyone in here is so 'dedicated to helping keep the forum running'.

I agree Hayden,if people want to donate that's fine,I don't see the need for any extras and people use the invisible button for a reason,so surely if people can bypass that,that is wrong,If people want to browse privately they should be able to without someone whos paid a couple of quid been able to invade that.I donate on a forum,but when I chose to and its not compulsory.

[Kyle]

Don't know if it's already been mentioned but My only worry would be about some sort of elitism forming if we split members into V.I.P and others.

If people behave I suppose it wouldn't be an issue but this place doesn't need any more avenues to form cliques.

[T*]

Don't know if it's already been mentioned but My only worry would be about some sort of elitism forming if we split members into V.I.P and others.

If people behave I suppose it wouldn't be an issue but this place doesn't need any more avenues to form cliques.

Why would there be cliques? Seriously? "OH I have vip above my name and so do you let's get together!1" that'd just be sad.

[Firewire]

Why would there be cliques? Seriously? "OH I have vip above my name and so do you let's get together!1" that'd just be sad.

this forum has always had cliques

[Kyle]

Why would there be cliques? Seriously? "OH I have vip above my name and so do you let's get together!1" that'd just be sad.

Calm down, your gonna give yourself an ulcer kid. :hugesmile:

[T*]

this forum has always had cliques

I do know that, it's just why would people be in cliques just for donating, that wouldn't happen.

[Jay.]

Another forum I used to go on had donator userbars right from the start, everyone used it, they were mostly 16-20 year olds as well, didn't mind paying. It wouldn't form groups at all, not that there's anything wrong with that, what's wrong with being friends with people? :)

[Kyle]

I do know that, it's just why would people be in cliques just for donating, that wouldn't happen.

I'd wager it would. People come together on common ground. If you have two groups of people with one set having specific perks over another on a forum it won't take long before before we get people thinking and acting like their opinions mean more because they pay.

[Samm]

I only voted no because I didn't like the idea of people who donate having special stuff it will look weird for some people to have colored user names and some people to have plain usernames

But I like the idea of people being able to donate and imo if people donate a couple of time or donate like over £20 or something they should get an award not any special power

but people arguing over this is a bit stupid I wish I didn't vote now

[Me. I Am Salman]

I'd wager it would. People come together on common ground. If you have two groups of people with one set having specific perks over another on a forum it won't take long before before we get people thinking and acting like their opinions mean more because they pay.

no it wouldn't :facepalm:

[thesheriff443]

I only voted no because I didn't like the idea of people who donate having special stuff it will look weird for some people to have colored user names and some people to have plain usernames

But I like the idea of people being able to donate and imo if people donate a couple of time or donate like over £20 or something they should get an award not any special power

but people arguing over this is a bit stupid I wish I didn't vote now

people are not arguing.

[Firewire]

I do know that, it's just why would people be in cliques just for donating, that wouldn't happen.

i'm not talking about simply donating, i'm talking about being an "elite" member

[Kyle]

no it wouldn't :facepalm:

Well that's me convinced then. :crazy:

[T*]

I made this, I'm sad, I know :laugh:
http://i.imgur.com/uFcZTUa.png

[Samm]

I made this, I'm sad, I know :laugh:
http://i.imgur.com/uFcZTUa.png

http://i.imgur.com/VkmZX1H.gif

[Josy]

I agree Hayden,if people want to donate that's fine,I don't see the need for any extras and people use the invisible button for a reason,so surely if people can bypass that,that is wrong,If people want to browse privately they should be able to without someone whos paid a couple of quid been able to invade that.I donate on a forum,but when I chose to and its not compulsory.

Salman only suggested the invisible thing as an idea, nothing like that would be included.

And also nothing would be compulsory, that's been pointed out over and over throughout the thread.

[Vanessa]

I made this, I'm sad, I know :laugh:
http://i.imgur.com/uFcZTUa.png

I like that, Tom. :hugesmile:

[Kyle]

I made this, I'm sad, I know :laugh:
http://i.imgur.com/uFcZTUa.png

Disagree with the concept but credit where credits due that does look nice Tom.

[Cherie]

I made this, I'm sad, I know :laugh:
http://i.imgur.com/uFcZTUa.png

Aw Tom he looks very happy to be a TiBB VIP :laugh:

[Me. I Am Salman]

http://i.imgur.com/VkmZX1H.gif

:laugh:

[Cherie]

Salman only suggested the invisible thing as an idea, nothing like that would be included.

And also nothing would be compulsory, that's been pointed out over and over throughout the thread.

Go for it then if it is something that has been previously discussed by admin what have you got to lose.

[Jordan.]

it won't take long before before we get people thinking and acting like their opinions mean more

yeah that'd definitely be a new thing on tibb

http://i.imgur.com/VkmZX1H.gif

[Glenn.]

*Something something exclamation mark*

:hehe:

[thesheriff443]

if you have spare cash give it to hospices for dying children, not to have your name in another color.

[Jordan.]

if you have spare cash give it to hospices for dying children, not to have your name in another color.

http://media.tumblr.com/e0295c0e88be49695f63ab4c0268b53e/tumblr_inline_muxs7nqH6O1qifdz4.gif

[thesheriff443]

:hehe:

its good aint it!

[Josy]

Go for it then if it is something that has been previously discussed by admin what have you got to lose.

Lets not get ahead of ourselves now Cherie we are only discussing it here for now :idc:

[andybigbro]

I think it's a great idea, if it was a reasonable price. Some members are under 18 and can't really use subscription services if it was through a direct debit though.


However, I like the idea. If it helps the site, then it's a good thing.

[Samm]

I still don't like the idea of special stuff tbh

[T*]

if you have spare cash give it to hospices for dying children, not to have your name in another color.

Can you stop telling people what to do with their money, It's their decision!

[T*]

I think it's a great idea, if it was a reasonable price. Some members are under 18 and can't really use subscription services if it was through a direct debit though.


However, I like the idea. If it helps the site, then it's a good thing.

You can get debit cards at the age of 12 :hugesmile:

[Kazanne]

Salman only suggested the invisible thing as an idea, nothing like that would be included.

And also nothing would be compulsory, that's been pointed out over and over throughout the thread.

I know Josy,I was just saying,and I don't mind a voluntary donater button,why are people getting shirty?

[Josy]

I still don't like the idea of special stuff tbh

Just think of it of as those little stickers you get as a thank you when you donate to things..

[thesheriff443]

Can you stop telling people what to do with their money, It's their decision!

yes, when you stop quoting me.

[T*]

yes, when you stop quoting me.

:xyxwave:

[Jordan.]

I'm not sure if it had already been said, what about users bars too so it's more obvious who the staff and mods are? the vip's could have them too, like these but maybe nicer, below your username?

http://i.imgur.com/YkAki.jpg

I think something like these would be a good idea

[Glenn.]

its good aint it!

Yes!

[andybigbro]

You can get debit cards at the age of 12 :hugesmile:

Can you? :shocked:

I thought you had to be 18 to have direct debits and standing orders. :conf2:

[Kyle]

So Josy, let's say I slip you a fiver every month. What would I get for my generosity?

[Josy]

I know Josy,I was just saying,and I don't mind a voluntary donater button, why are people getting shirty?

I don't know Kazanne you would have to ask them?

[andybigbro]

Would it be a one time donation or a monthly subscription?

[Josy]

So Josy, let's say I slip you a fiver every month. What would I get for my generosity?

I will send you pm and let you know, don't want any of these non vips finding out now.










*I'm joking before anyone jumps on that post and bares their teeth btw*

[Cherie]

Lets not get ahead of ourselves now Cherie we are only discussing it here for now :idc:

Whats to hang around for, you are not going to get 100 per cent agreement no matter how long you discuss it.

[Glenn.]

So Josy, let's say I slip you a fiver every month. What would I get for my generosity?

A bag of skittles and a months ban to whom you desire

[Kyle]

I will send you pm and let you know, don't want any of these non vips finding out now.










*I'm joking before anyone jumps on that post and bares their teeth btw*


She's not joking :grin2:

[Kyle]

A bag of skittles and a months ban to whom you desire

Bye Glenn...












... Just kidding :hugesmile:

[Josy]

Whats to hang around for, you are not going to get 100 per cent agreement no matter how long you discuss it.

Cherie I never made this thread just in case that had escaped your notice...I am replying with my opinions to a suggestions thread just like everyone else is, because I agree with something doesn't mean I am going to log into the admin panel and add a donation button right now.

We may decide to incorporate something like this into the forum and we may not.

[jackc1806]

Maybe a donation sort of thing?

My opinion is that it would create a divide between the 'elite' members and newer members or those who choose not to subscribe

[Glenn.]

I think it's a great idea. It will certainly help towards server costs and stuff.

[Samm]

It's a great idea but don't like the idea of elite members who ever donates should at least get a award tbh

[thesheriff443]

Cherie I never made this thread just in case that had escaped your notice...I am replying with my opinions to a suggestions thread just like everyone else is, because I agree with something doesn't mean I am going to log into the admin panel and add a donation button right now.

We may decide to incorporate something like this into the forum and we may not.

mod, admin, member, all rolled into one!

[Vanessa]

I think the option of a donation is a good idea.

[InOne]

If it aint broke don't try to fix it. If a lurker is scanning the forum for the first time and sees anything to do with paying they will click right off. Even if it's optional or not because when you're scan reading it's only the buzz words that stand out anyway.

[Josy]

mod, admin, member, all rolled into one!

Yes that's what an admin or mod normally is.......

[andybigbro]

Loads of forums have premium sections for those who to donate/pay.

It's just like first class on a train/plane. If you pay for it you're gonna get access to better material. Having said that second class has most facilities as first, just first class has more benefits.

Not that "donators" would be first class members, just would have access to premium benefits.

[Cherie]

Cherie I never made this thread just in case that had escaped your notice...I am replying with my opinions to a suggestions thread just like everyone else is, because I agree with something doesn't mean I am going to log into the admin panel and add a donation button right now.

We may decide to incorporate something like this into the forum and we may not.

But you did say James had already toyed with a similar idea so now it is all out in the open you may as well make a decision one way or the other especially as some members are very keen would be a waste to pass up the opportunity imo.

[Natalie.]

No but maybe anonymous donations

[Headie]

I would just test a donate button for now without any special features.... lets see how many people really are dedicated to keeping the forum going and aren't just clicking the 'yes' option because they want to feel like a 'VIP'.

[Me. I Am Salman]

Loads of forums have premium sections for those who to donate/pay.

It's just like first class on a train/plane. If you pay for it you're gonna get access to better material. Having said that second class has most facilities as first, just first class has more benefits.

Not that "donators" would be first class members, just would have access to premium benefits.

exactly!! ffs if it's so problematic why do the vast majority of forums I've been on have a subscription feature

[Glenn.]

If it aint broke don't try to fix it. If a lurker is scanning the forum for the first time and sees anything to do with paying they will click right off. Even if it's optional or not because when you're scan reading it's only the buzz words that stand out anyway.

I'm on another forum that has premium membership. I didn't know until I had signed up. It doesn't have to be emblazoned on the homepage.

[InOne]

But you did say James had already toyed with a similar idea so now it is all out in the open you may as well make a decision one way or the other especially as some members are very keen would be a waste to pass up the opportunity imo.

You're very bossy tonight Cherie :pipe:

[Cherie]

I would just test a donate button for now without any special features.... lets see how many people really are dedicated to keeping the forum going and aren't just clicking the 'yes' option because they want to feel like a 'VIP'.

.

[Josy]

But you did say James had already toyed with a similar idea so now it is all out in the open you may as well make a decision one way or the other especially as some members are very keen would be a waste to pass up the opportunity imo.

Why rush? you said you wouldn't be interested in anything like that anyway so it wouldn't affect you either way.

[Me. I Am Salman]

I would just test a donate button for now without any special features.... lets see how many people really are dedicated to keeping the forum going and aren't just clicking the 'yes' option because they want to feel like a 'VIP'.

no one said the VIP feature was to purely help fund the site though..

[Jordan.]

i want perks

[thesheriff443]

Yes that's what an admin or mod normally is.......

yes ,but is it, mod admin or members opinion?

[InOne]

I'm on another forum that has premium membership. I didn't know until I had signed up. It doesn't have to be emblazoned on the homepage.

Well what would be the point in having a VIP option if it wasn't made very clear how to get that status?

[Kyle]

I'm totally fine with an anonymous donate option btw.

But just my two penneth, I just don't like the idea of people having the ability to broadcast the fact they pay a subscription and get additional features that others don't get for fears I've already touched upon.

Just my personal opinion that's all.

[Cherie]

You're very bossy tonight Cherie :pipe:

I am, i need to pipe down and go to bed :pipe:

[Josy]

yes ,but is it, mod admin or members opinion?

I don't know what you are on about tbh

[Smithy]

9 pages?

no thank you

http://i.imgur.com/J2G0BJP.gif

[Jordan.]

I bet the people arguing just to have a donate button wont even end up donating :umm2:

The whole point of the VIP thing is so both members and the forum can get something out of it

[Cherie]

Why rush? you said you wouldn't be interested in anything like that anyway so it wouldn't affect you either way.

I would be interested to see how it would all pan out :laugh:

[jackc1806]

Well obviously this is just a discussion page, but if something is going to happen will there be a separate vote?

[Josy]

Well what would be the point in having a VIP option if it wasn't made very clear how to get that status?

It wouldnt definitely have to be a 'VIP' option it could be something like donations with a choice of either donating anonymously and receiving something back as a thanks like say coloured user names, user bars etc

[Kazanne]

is it really so important to have your name in colour,LOL kazanne,Oh......pretty

[thesheriff443]

I don't know what you are on about tbh

I did not think you would, tbh

[Kyle]

It wouldnt definitely have to be a 'VIP' option it could be something like donations with a choice of either donating anonymously and receiving something back as a thanks like say coloured user names, user bars etc

Wouldn't be very anonymous if Joebloggs69 has his name in bright pink :joker:

[Josy]

is it really so important to have your name in colour,LOL kazanne,Oh......pretty

Its not important maybe some would just like to have the option..

I did not think you would, tbh

Are you actually adding anything to this discussion?

[jackc1806]

I bet the people arguing just to have a donate button wont even end up donating :umm2:

The whole point of the VIP thing is so both members and the forum can get something out of it

Whether they will or not isn't the point, just an alternative to having a two-tiered system

[Josy]

Wouldn't be very anonymous if Joebloggs69 has his name in bright pink :joker:

That's what I meant, if someone wanted to donate anonymously without anything in return then that could be an option or they could donate and get a few little extras, it would be their individual choice.

[Kazanne]

The site I donate to just has a donate button and people donate as and when they want and whatever amount they want,they seem to get on quite well with that,last time I donated a tenner,but they do have great game downloads :-)

[Me. I Am Salman]

why do people have to ruin things

[InOne]

It wouldnt definitely have to be a 'VIP' option it could be something like donations with a choice of either donating anonymously and receiving something back as a thanks like say coloured user names, user bars etc

An award would probably be a good idea too. I think messing about with colours and all that would create many questions to new members LOL. Would you trust the people of TiBB to vote for the features they want in a poll or is it up to admin?

[Jordan.]

idc about a coloured name, being able to have a gif avatar or the size limit increased would be good though.

[Samm]

it's not that bad, I suppose at least something could be getting added to TiBB

is there like going to be another way to give money to donate, because I don't have a Paypal thing

[jackc1806]

Tbh I don't mind coloured stuff ect but a separate sub-forum for VIPs would be wrong

[andybigbro]

Or even donating to just help out would be good, and those who do get a simple award on their profile.

Not exactly a great benefit, but it's recognition for helping the forum.

[Cherie]

why do people have to ruin things

:laugh:

Sorry that just made me laugh

[Kazanne]

It could also put new members off ,thinking they have to pay for the site,not everyone reads things properly.

[Josy]

An award would probably be a good idea too. I think messing about with colours and all that would create many questions to new members LOL. Would you trust the people of TiBB to vote for the features they want in a poll or is it up to admin?

I'm not really sure tbh, if anything went ahead then James would be the one that was coding/implementing any extras so he would need to see what could actually be done first. :laugh:

[Samm]

can mods edit peoples vote on polls :suspect: if so can you take my vote off no

[jackc1806]

Why is there so much insulting going on in here? :idc:

[Josy]

It could also put new members off ,thinking they have to pay for the site,not everyone reads things properly.


There wouldn't be anything obvious that made it look like the site was pay to use all it would be is either a donation button or a subscription option on the user cp.

[Jordan.]

It could also put new members off ,thinking they have to pay for the site,not everyone reads things properly.

these excuses are just going to far now

[Samm]

can mods edit peoples vote on polls :suspect: if so can you take my vote off no

ummmm answer plz

[Jordan.]

only on tibb would there be meltdowns about members getting a few extra perks because they donate some money :umm2:

[Kazanne]

these excuses are just going to far now

:joker::joker: got to keep the momentum going Jordan,

[Glenn.]

I don't understand why this is being met with OTT criticism.

[Josy]

No Sam we cant change your vote.

Right seriously take the arguments to pm or just drop it, other members are trying to have a genuine discussion and some are trying too hard to troll.

[Samm]

No Sam we cant change your vote.


that's other thing that needs to be added then

[jackc1806]

I don't understand why this is being met with OTT criticism.

My only concerns are elitism and if there was a separate section for VIP members