For YOU to become a Paid Subscriber?

Please post your serious ideas here, and I will see what I can do.

Personally i think the paid subscribers get enough perks as it is.. I personally didnt sign up for the features or the purple name. I signed up because i love the band and i want these boards to carry on running. If you were to give us more features it would only make the non subscribers feel worthless and thats wrong because were one big community:)

I know not having a CC keeps alot of people from subscribing.

perhaps you could set up mailbox thing at the post office, and have people send money orders there.

I know not having a CC keeps alot of people from subscribing.

perhaps you could set up mailbox thing at the post office, and have people send money orders there.

Yeah i second that.. This board obviously as a lot of young people. Not all young people have the money to pay the fee. But this cannot really be helped because its the fee that keeps the board running

I know not having a CC keeps alot of people from subscribing.

perhaps you could set up mailbox thing at the post office, and have people send money orders there.
This would certainly help me, and other members, to be a PS. The only reason I haven't signed up is because my parents would never support my paying money for what they see as "a useless and dangerous website." I have often considered paying it myself, but as I'd have to use my parents credit cards, they'd find out, and cancel it. This is a great idea, if possible, because I know a lot of people who would benefit from this.

The other thing I'm going to say, and please note that it is just a suggestion, is bringing back parts of the store. I agree that there were a lot of problems with the store, so I understand why it was deleted. But, from what I've read, the problems came from thief, sticky's, changing usernames, and changing other peoples usertitles. If we could just not include those, but keep the colored/glowing/bold/italic usernames, and changing your own usertitles, I think more people, who have decided not to become PS' due to the store closing, would rethink their decision. Once again, I understand why this was deleted, and I'm not trying to start an argument. If the mods and ToB don't want to bring this back, that's fine. But this is a suggestion thread, so I'm hoping it's ok for me to mention. :)

What would it take...For YOU to become a Paid Subscriber?

Come to our freekin' party!! Ok. Not really. I'm re-subscribing regardless just because it's the right thing to do. :)

The only reason I haven't signed up is because my parents would never support my paying money for what they see as "a useless and dangerous website."
Well the useless is a given but out of curiosity what exactly makes us a "dangerous" website? Hopefully it's something I've done so I can make sure to do more of it.

For YOU to become a Paid Subscriber?

Please post your serious ideas here, and I will see what I can do.
free beer ?

For YOU to become a Paid Subscriber?

Please post your serious ideas here, and I will see what I can do.
There is nothing YOU can do. It would take:
1. Me getting my paycheck 2. Catching my dad or a trusted friend in a good enough mood, so I can give them cash and they can get online and sign me up.
I plan on it soon!:)

Come to our freekin' party!!

There's a party?? *looks around* where??

Well the useless is a given but out of curiosity what exactly makes us a "dangerous" website? Hopefully it's something I've done so I can make sure to do more of it.

Because we're all 35+ year old paedos.

I subscribed because I look at the board alot and realised the board doesn't run itself.

If you advertised the higher capacity of private messages then I think that would make more people subscribe. Also, target people who made 50 posts within a short time period, they would feel obliged to
subscribe, especially since it costs very llittle to join. For us in the United Kingdom it equates to the price of a CD. I've been using Evboard for nearly a year so it's not much to join.

That's where I think the market is, getting people who've been here a year to subscribe.

edit: We're not supposed to mention those on the board, so I edited. PM him about that one. - Brittany

If I knew that checking accounts were okay for paypal, I'd subscribe. Because I went to the subscribe page and it seems the only way the pay is via paypal...since nobody in my family has a credit card (and therefore wouldn't be able to use paypal), I can't subscribe. If you CAN use a checking account, tell me and I'll go and ask about getting an account from my parents (I'm such a mama's girl.)

I think that might be a problem for the younger users who want to subscribe. The payment options.

If I knew that checking accounts were okay for paypal, I'd subscribe. Because I went to the subscribe page and it seems the only way the pay is via paypal
You can put money into your paypal account directly from a checking account> It'll take a few days for the transfer to clear but after that you can just pay from your paypal account without a credit card.

Setting up a place to send money orders is a good idea, if it is possible. I know I could go get a money order today and send it to become a paid subscriber. My parents refuse to buy my a paid account, so I would have to use my own money, and I don't have a credit card or paypal account.

I'm also gonna have to mention the money order/PO box deal. My family does have a paypal account, and I do have enough money to pay for a 1 year subscription, but it's just the fact that my parents wouldn't want to use paypal for me to subscribe to a message board that's stopping me.

I know not having a CC keeps alot of people from subscribing.

perhaps you could set up mailbox thing at the post office, and have people send money orders there.

I agree on that too. I actually have to get one of the other members to help me with that one. I'm going to mail them the money somehow and they're going to go in and subscribe for me. My subscription runs out today.

My subscription runs out today.
Mine too.But I'll definatly resubscribe tomorrow=)

I think that the features are good, the problem is the paypal thing for almost everyone who want to become a ps and can't.

The other thing I'm going to say, and please note that it is just a suggestion, is bringing back parts of the store. I agree that there were a lot of problems with the store, so I understand why it was deleted. But, from what I've read, the problems came from thief, sticky's, changing usernames, and changing other peoples usertitles. If we could just not include those, but keep the colored/glowing/bold/italic usernames, and changing your own usertitles, I think more people, who have decided not to become PS' due to the store closing, would rethink their decision. :)

The idea of a glowing username and changing my usertitle would motivate me to subscribe faster...I was really looking forward to subscribing before all that went away.

Also, the money order thing is a REALLY good idea.

I haven't subscribed because i'm confused by how to pay lol i get confused pretty easily i know. The post office idea on the first page sounds a good idea but how would it work exactly?

I haven't subscribed because i'm confused by how to pay lol i get confused pretty easily i know. The post office idea on the first page sounds a good idea but how would it work exactly?
Subscribing is easy...Just go click on the very first forum and it will walk you through it all... :)

It would take, the money. A paypal account that I can use. My parents wouldn't go for the "subscribing to an internet forum" thing... They'd say it's a waste of money.

And, I need my money. I know that sounds extremely selfish. And, it is, to a degree. This summer, I am going to New York, Canada, and Washington D.C. within two weeks of each other. And, I am looking for a new flute. Which, is one of the least selfish things I want. I practilly screamed at my dad, because he bought a flute off of ebay, (A Bundy- NEVER BUY A BUNDY FLUTE!) That. to put most honestly- is shit. I can barely get a B out of it. And, I'm a pretty advanced player! Imagine some begginer. Well, he wanted to sell that flute- and, i was going on a spew about it. Like I am now... about how I didn't want to sel the flute, because I didn't want some beginner who wasn't as determined as I was to get the flute... and relize what a piece of shit it was, and give up! [/shuts up about flute buying]

Oh, and- any body looking for a flute- PM me... I'll tell you the do's and don't's of the flute buying world. Most importantly- NO BUNDY'S!!!!!

So... Basically, no swim trip- no trips what-so-ever, a new flute, and a bunch of sheet music (Money lasts 10 seconds in my hands... damn music) is what it would take!

Plus, I don't have a lot of money to begin with. And, subsrcibing just isn't something that we could spend money on... And, I have a VERY good reason behind that... PM me if you *must* know. It's personal. That's all I have to say.

It would take, the money. A paypal account that I can use. My parents wouldn't go for the "subscribing to an internet forum" thing... They'd say it's a waste of money.

Yeah, same here. I might be able to use my brothers paypal..but he already complains about how much I'm here and at other Ev sites..so he probably wouldn't let me use it. I think the money order idea is a really good idea..I know I would sign up if we could do it that way.

I really like the idea of a PO box and paying with a money order. That would be the only way I could become a PS.

I really like the idea of a PO box and paying with a money order. That would be the only way I could become a PS.

I second that (or maybe tenth that, by now). I would even send money from halfway across the world just to subscribe, because my father flatly refuses to pay for anything online. And he is the one with the visa :(

Yep, some other way to pay besides the internet. I don't have my own money *yet*(although I've applied for some jobs-- yay!) and my parents only paid for the Kelly Clarkson Fanclub because I begged. That was only because of the meet and greets and the tickets... anyway, For this they'd say no and that its a waste. So some other money/paying option would be great.

I second that (or maybe tenth that, by now). I would even send money from halfway across the world just to subscribe, because my father flatly refuses to pay for anything online. And he is the one with the visa :(
Yeah... same thing. But I highly doubt that my parents are going to pay for an internet board. They almost get mad at me for spending to much time here.. I don't see any chances to be a PS, as much as I would like too. :(
Plus I don't have any PayPal account... and I never saw anyone with one here on Portugal.

I have. And i'm from Portugal too! Please go to www.mbnet.pt its easy. Its for portugal people:p

I take a risk posting this, but I was going to become a subscriber until recently I posted something someone didn't like and neg. repped me for it. It was "off topic". Although, I noticed other posts were off topic and no one else got a neg. rep. As a new person here, (Been here since Jan, but had to redo my name due to the crash of the site) I am sure that is why I was given the neg. rep so easily. Along w/that was a patronizing comment. Was that really necessary?
I'm sorry, but I really thought I could become a part of this community in our common bond as fans of Evanescence, but really, this has left a bad taste in my mouth. I know others have brought this up w/people who are new here. How though, can people desire to become paid subscribers when this goes on?

I take a risk posting this, but I was going to become a subscriber until recently I posted something someone didn't like and neg. repped me for it. It was "off topic". Although, I noticed other posts were off topic and no one else got a neg. rep. As a new person here, (Been here since Jan, but had to redo my name due to the crash of the site) I am sure that is why I was given the neg. rep so easily. Along w/that was a patronizing comment. Was that really necessary?
I'm sorry, but I really thought I could become a part of this community in our common bond as fans of Evanescence, but really, this has left a bad taste in my mouth. I know others have brought this up w/people who are new here. How though, can people desire to become paid subscribers when this goes on?

After taking a look at your reps and the posts they were given for, it's quite clear that you didn't read the debate forum rules. That was why you were given those two reps, as far as I can tell.

Just because others didn't get neg repped for being 'off topic' doesn't mean that it rectifies you making the post you made.

Complaining about negative reputations gets you nowhere on this message board, especially when they were justified. My suggestion to you would be to move on from it. We've all been neg repped at one point or another.

Don't sweat the small stuff.

I take a risk posting this, but I was going to become a subscriber until recently I posted something someone didn't like and neg. repped me for it. It was "off topic". Although, I noticed other posts were off topic and no one else got a neg. rep. As a new person here, (Been here since Jan, but had to redo my name due to the crash of the site) I am sure that is why I was given the neg. rep so easily. Along w/that was a patronizing comment. Was that really necessary?
I'm sorry, but I really thought I could become a part of this community in our common bond as fans of Evanescence, but really, this has left a bad taste in my mouth. I know others have brought this up w/people who are new here. How though, can people desire to become paid subscribers when this goes on?
It's a negative rep on a message board. We've all had them before. I think you'll survive. :)

I've...actually never had one given to me on purpose. Because I'm the nicest fucking person you're even going to meet. I'm serious.

:rolleyes:
;)

I've...actually never had one given to me on purpose.

Woohoo, I am the reason for the footnote! Seriously, my bad, I just screwed your streak all up. ;)

Christie :-)

I take a risk posting this, but I was going to become a subscriber until recently I posted something someone didn't like and neg. repped me for it. It was "off topic". Although, I noticed other posts were off topic and no one else got a neg. rep. As a new person here, (Been here since Jan, but had to redo my name due to the crash of the site) I am sure that is why I was given the neg. rep so easily. Along w/that was a patronizing comment. Was that really necessary?
I'm sorry, but I really thought I could become a part of this community in our common bond as fans of Evanescence, but really, this has left a bad taste in my mouth. I know others have brought this up w/people who are new here. How though, can people desire to become paid subscribers when this goes on?
It's a bit late, as I missed your post the first time around, but here's my reply:

Everybody gets neg reps...Even the admins and mods. I get neg reps with patronizing comments all the time. Just develop a thick skin and you'll do just fine on this here thing we call teh intarweb.

Everybody gets neg reps...Even the admins and mods. I get neg reps with patronizing comments all the time. Just develop a thick skin and you'll do just fine on this here thing we call teh intarweb.
Ben is right, besides when you become a PS you'll have this option to turn your rep system off and more important, you'll be able to see who was this person that negrepped you.
Why pay attention to every dumb neg rep?? Pity these people, 'cause they have to live with their stupidity:rolleyes:

This is what it takes to be a paid subscriber:

You must have eyes of the keenest strength.
Your chin must be hero-like in its inspiration.
Your mind must function at superior levels compared to the average person.
You feel comfort in your Smurfness.
You think ToB's homebrew must be pretty strong.
The idea of seeing 6 bands in 2 days in another country with 50 of your new friends in black t shirts appeals to you.

And finally: So Toby can get a new avatar.

How though, can people desire to become paid subscribers when this goes on?
Cuz they wanna know what TheQueen is giving out free right now to Paid Subscribers that you can't get cuz you're not one. :cool:

The idea of seeing 6 bands in 2 days in another country with 50 of your new friends in black t shirts appeals to you.
Hell yeah!!

I know not having a CC keeps alot of people from subscribing.

perhaps you could set up mailbox thing at the post office, and have people send money orders there.

This would help me alot! I've been here for 2 years now and since the paid subscriber thing came up, I've always wanted to do it. I'm not old enough to get a credit card, but that wouldn't help either. I think since this is an "Overseas" site, I'd have to use a Visa card...?

This would help me alot! I've been here for 2 years now and since the paid subscriber thing came up, I've always wanted to do it. I'm not old enough to get a credit card, but that wouldn't help either. I think since this is an "Overseas" site, I'd have to use a Visa card...?
You can tie your checking account (if you have one) to your PayPal account (if you have one) and send money that way.

Cuz they wanna know what TheQueen is giving out free right now to Paid Subscribers that you can't get cuz you're not one. :cool:
omg it's hot shit.

You SO wanna be a PS right now.

perks like mofo.

You can tie your checking account (if you have one) to your PayPal account (if you have one) and send money that way.

unfortunetly that option isnt available for a lot of countries, well not here in australia anyway, i tried it dont work

money order would be the only option for me,

no credit card+no way to put money into pay pal = :(

I wanted to acknowledge all the encouraging posts in reference to my concern. Thank you :). Sounds like it would be fun being a PS.

The P.O. box deal is a great idea, if I had a CC I would sucribe. That's the only bad thing, plus I do not have any money right now. I've been wanting a CC for a long time now, but I've never got around to it. I would like to subcribe to support the band, and evboard.

yeah.. if i had the money I would.. but I just don't.. job interview in a week.. so wish me luck.. then I'll see about becoming a PS. :D

I would definitely become a paid subscriber if I had use of a credit card...Like it would be perfect if I could just send my money somewhere.:p

Well as a parent, I think this website is an oasis where a lot of really together people of all ages can relate to the band.As a result of the strict code of ethics and general good nature of this website, we should all try to keep it glued financially.However if you haven't the funds, don't worry about it.

hmm. what would it take ... first i would have to have money... second there would have to be some really really really cool freebie thing that i would love... and thats it..
<3
ash

If I had a credit card...

I get confused when it comes to converting money. How much is a years subscription in £'s? Anyone know the exact price?

I have a paypal account and would love to join knowing my money's helping ev. It's just all so confusing price wise.

If I had a credit card...
...you'd hit by credit card fraud in few weeks! ;)

I get confused when it comes to converting money. How much is a years subscription in £'s? Anyone know the exact price?
26.00 USD = 14.2891 GBP (http://www.xe.com/ucc/)

I know this is going to sound disgustingly unfair, but hear me out.

I think that if you post on the board frequently enough (for instance, daily), then you should automatically be forced to become a paid subscriber. I know that this raises all sorts of issues, BUT when it comes down to it, it's these people who make hundreds upon hundreds of posts who are costing you EvBoard guys the money to run this place. The people who visit once a week or less.. they're costing you practically nothing.

I know that this seems unfair because EvBoard wouldn't be what it is without the cool people... blah blah etc etc... and I know that people would just decide to only come here every second day just to avoid paying... and I know that it would discourage people to start participating in the forums ................... But think of the money. Think of the money!!! :p

Seriously though, there must be a way around the problems. It would really help EvBoard out financially if the hardcore members gave something back to this place.

*Waits to get flamed*

I understand what your saying but that really would not work. It's completely unfair for those that do no have the money. There's many young members here that have constantly been saying there parents won't pay. It's ruling out fans. Paying money to the board doesn't make you a better fan. It's what you give the band from within in my opinion. (cheesy but I feel it's true) People come here to chat about a band that they love. Nobody would want to come here if what you said happened. Don't think I'm, yelling at you, I'm just giving my view on the idea.
I simply really could not see it working.

Inspiration and Imaginary are BOTH right. it is unfair to MAKE people pay, but it is also unfair for postwhore NOT to have to pay.

think of online games.... there is the "free trial" with limited access. perhaps Non-paying members would have a post limit, to say 3 a day, or 20 a week...or something. that might make people think about paying....

I wonder if it is even possible to set it up that way, to control post amounts.

I think that if you post on the board frequently enough (for instance, daily), then you should automatically be forced to become a paid subscriber.... and I know that it would discourage people to start participating in the forums ................... But think of the money. Think of the money!!! :p We rely on the subscription-by-guilt system. If you feel like you need to give back to the board, then become a paid subscriber. If you don't (or can't) then it's OK. It's not about the money. It's about the community. There are quite a few regular members here without which evboard would be a vastly different and less interesting place to visit. Of course, the corollary is true as well: there are quite a few regular members here without which evboard would be a vastly different and more interesting place to visit.

I know this is going to sound disgustingly unfair

I know that this seems unfair

I agree with you .

The reasoning behind the idea makes sense. Like everyone else is saying though, it just wouldn't be fair and it would hurt the community more than it would help it. Same goes for limiting post amounts.

PS: Not flaming

I know this is going to sound disgustingly unfair, but hear me out.

I think that if you post on the board frequently enough (for instance, daily), then you should automatically be forced to become a paid subscriber. I know that this raises all sorts of issues, BUT when it comes down to it, it's these people who make hundreds upon hundreds of posts who are costing you EvBoard guys the money to run this place. The people who visit once a week or less.. they're costing you practically nothing.

I know that this seems unfair because EvBoard wouldn't be what it is without the cool people... blah blah etc etc... and I know that people would just decide to only come here every second day just to avoid paying... and I know that it would discourage people to start participating in the forums ................... But think of the money. Think of the money!!! :p

Seriously though, there must be a way around the problems. It would really help EvBoard out financially if the hardcore members gave something back to this place.

*Waits to get flamed*
As much as I understand your point, I don't think it's fair. I am here on the board everyday, I post often, and I, most likely, take advantage of the board without paying it back properly. I'm not a PS. But, as mentioned earlier, it's not because I don't want to help the board, or because I don't want to donate money.

I would gladly help out a community where I have made great friends, and where I can sometimes lift a bad mood or an irritating day. However, I simply cannot. For starters, I have no way of giving the money. I have no credit card, and my parents wouldn't let me use their pay pal account. Also, I simply don't have the money, and my parents would never pay for me.

From what I can tell, it is also difficult for some people in other countries to become a PS. I'm not sure what the issue is, but I believe it has something to do with the pay pal account...That wouldn't be fair to them.

Also, and I'm sure some disagree with me, I would think the people who post regularly are paying the board back just by posting wisely. Of course, we have our forum-idiots. Everyone does. But I would say it is highly probable that anyone who posts frequently, and stupidly, would be banned by now. Those who are able to post often, and remain on the board, probably are able to donate SOMETHING to the board without 100% ridiculous posts.

Notice, however, that I don't include everyone in that...:p

I think that it's obvious that most of the people here that post are very dedicated to the board and enjoy being a part of it. People want to support it, but the reason most don't, is because they aren't able to. As many people have mentioned they're too young to have bank accounts or credit cards and they simply have no way to pay.

I'd also like to quickly mention that there really shouldn't be any more perks; I think that most of the paid subscribers are more than happy with what they're already getting, and it's just more important to show their support. (Which is why, even a sad and poor longtime lurker, like myself, is subscribing. I just think that if you're here you owe it to the EvBoard to back it and keep it running.)

So, again... I'll back the money order idea, as it would give a lot of the younger crowd alternative payment options. I suspect that a lot of people would subscribe if that were the case. I have a feeling there are hordes of them just waiting for the opportunity. That's all I have to say on it.

End.

So, again... I'll back the money order idea, as it would give a lot of the younger crowd alternative payment options. I suspect that a lot of people would subscribe if that were the case. I have a feeling there are hordes of them just waiting for the opportunity. That's all I have to say on it.

End.

Oh yes! Count me in as a member of the horde :D. It would be so good to be able to help the board somehow.

I am seriously considering becoming a paid subscriber and I have been considering it for a long time. I think I read somewhere though that you do not get the benefits such as a big avatar and access to the other forum until your subscription is up. Is that true? Because I want to get the one month plan so I can get my benifits but otherwise I want to get the 6 month plan. Can anyone help me out?

You get your 'benefits' when you subscribe. When I subscribed the first time I sent my money through pay-pal and then when I came back to the board all my goodies where there ;)

I think I read somewhere though that you do not get the benefits such as a big avatar and access to the other forum until your subscription is up. Is that true?My understanding is that you get to keep the bigger avatar after your subscription is up until you change it again. Once you move to change it after your subscription expires, you'll be limited to the 100 x 100 size again. All of the other PS benefits (like access to the SSPS forum) end after your subscription expires.

I understand what you guys are saying. Plus with there being so many young members without the means to pay, even if they would like to, it's basically a useless idea. I admit, I don't visit the board as often as I used to, so when I posted the idea I hadn't remembered that this place is dominated by young teenagers. However, that idea about limiting post numbers seems slightly fairer, since it would apply to everyone in an equal way. It might seem harsh, but at least it would keep the post-whoring to a minimum.

Anyway, good luck with this. I hope you guys find a way to get more paying subscribers.

Yay! I finally did it. I get to become a paid subscriber! I only did the month subscription for now to try it out. So wheres my stuff? :P

nutter... we can't change the color of our name or our custom title even with being a paid sbuscriber now that ths store is gone, can we?

nutter... we can't change the color of our name or our custom title even with being a paid sbuscriber now that ths store is gone, can we?
Color? No. User title? Yes, User CP ... Edit Profile.

... here is my problem. I just recieved a my ATM/Debit card. And I went to the bank activate it.(but on the day when I opened the account the stupid lady enterd my b-day wrong:mad: & I could not do it over the phone because of that).

I got money, out of the ATM to see if it works. And it does. But, I havent try to buy anythig with it yet. Do I have to wait, so many days/hours before I purchace somethig?

From what I understand, you can subcribe with a debit card. Right?? I tryed to put in my debit card in to my(paypal that I just opened) but it does not work! WTF?:confused:
-thank you okay bye

From what I understand, you can subcribe with a debit card. Right?? I tryed to put in my debit card in to my(paypal that I just opened) but it does not work! WTF?:confused:
If your debit card has a Visa or Master Card logo on it you can use it for any transaction you can use a credit card. You just tell Paypal it is a credit card. Using the card as a debit card usually requires a PIN number and subjects you to transaction fees like taking cash out at an ATM from a different bank would.

Color? No. User title? Yes, User CP ... Edit Profile.
I think she means the color of the user title :confused:

I think she means the color of the user title :confused:
Only moderators and the Admin have the ability to apply color to the user title field.

I've considered it simply to support the site, but I will admit certain benefits would be nice.. I've been brainstorming on what though and that is difficult (to not ask too much but still feel like we get our cash worth)

and (forgive me if these are some of the benefits.. im still figuring this site out so if these are way off or have already been talked about I apoligize)

my friend suggested live chats with the band (or members of the band) once in a while

threads band members are guaranteed to read

maybe instead of a store.. have an item or something that paid members get for paying.. like a special necklace or card or something

that's all we can think off offhand, but if we can think of anything else we'll be sure to submit

threads band members are guaranteed to read
haha!

ToB: Read this fucking thread Amy!! It's your ass if you don't!!
Amy: Omg yes sir your Tobness!!!

You should open up a front page news script that links to the boards. Have a few trusted members/staff do the news for you. Do news on anything relevant to the band. Then have only people who are paid subscribers be able to respond on the boards about the news. NOTHING draws in more people on all the boards I run then the front page news.

The key is to have good news people who dig and get the info first. That should not be a problem for you since you have a "IN" with the band. You can also sell small add spaces like a top and bottom banner to a sponsor. I do it on all my pages and nobody complains just keep the banner small and on topic. Here is a link to one of those set ups http://www.tfw2005.com/

Install a gallery! A picture speaks a thousand words.

WARNING GEEK TECH TALK!
I noticed that your letting your server spit out those crappy dynamic URL codes to the web browser. You currect tag looks like this..........

http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=25126&page=8

This part right here (.php?t=) is what I am talking about. Search Engine Spiders can and do read this type of URL but its generic for most to make it to the front page of a search.

Your first hit while searching Evanescence the main key word for your boards is.....

Google 4th page
yahoo 3rd page
MSN 2nd page

If you go in and rewrite your code so that the server bounces the URL back to the Browser to look like this....................

http: //www.evboard.com/evanescence-board/thread25126.html

You will have a 99% chance to get onto the front page of Google, Yahoo and all the other top search engines without paying a dime becase the spiders will see your URL as more relevant then the 10 billion other sites that are letting the server bounce back the dynamic URL's. With the album comming out soon the front page of thoses search engines is where you want to be!


I hope this helps I used to be in the same boat with the cost of running sites now it pays for itself and then some.

You can tie your checking account (if you have one) to your PayPal account (if you have one) and send money that way.
That's what I did on Monday(24). I guess Ben has to activate it or something...?

That's what I did on Monday(24). I guess Ben has to activate it or something...?
If you do it via a checking account it will probably take a little longer becuase you've got to wait for the transfer to clear from your bank to Paypal before Paypal will forward any money along to ToB.

I signed up to support the site, I realize it's not free to run - and felt since I enjoy it so much...I should back it in any way possible. I enjoy the current perks and the only two suggestions I have would be to maybe add another avatar so we could have 2, and maybe also offering some type of necklace or tshirt. I agree with what everyone has said about adding some type of option for payment so some of the younger members can take part as well. Thanks to everyone who runs this site - it is much appreciated!!

oohhh I would just love a necklace!!! :p

I've been here since Oct 2003.... I payed for my first subscription over a year and a half ago...

It still gives me enjoyment. ;)

I would love *love* love to become a Paid Subscriber to support the band, the site and everything(and that cool features of course :p ), I have also been seriously thinking about it(like others) since i joined this awesome site.

However (lol).. i also like others would have to do it by CC as other options arent possible, and im from Australia and if i got this right if i 'was' to get a PS for a year would that be $35 AUS? :confused: Im not sure if i got it right, so if any aussies out there have got PS could you tell me the right currency and all, lol im very confused by it..

Questions i have, about the posts you have to become a PS, does that mean when PS you are out of the waiting que(sp)?

And does it let us know when I subscription is nearly ended?

Thanks:)

Great work and great site by the way

However (lol).. i also like others would have to do it by CC as other options arent possible, and im from Australia and if i got this right if i 'was' to get a PS for a year would that be $35 AUS? :confused: Im not sure if i got it right, so if any aussies out there have got PS could you tell me the right currency and all, lol im very confused by it..
Yes, current exchange rates put it at right about $35 AUD

Questions i have, about the posts you have to become a PS, does that mean when PS you are out of the waiting que(sp)?
Yes

And does it let us know when I subscription is nearly ended?
Yes, last I saw it sends you an email a few days before the expiration.

well i just signed up for a subscription :D first time i used pay pal . so hope it works. :confused:

my friend suggested live chats with the band (or members of the band) once in a while

Good idea, but it would probably be hard for the band because of side projects and other things. Plus, some people may only sign up for a month when the band would be chatting or others may get upset that they didn't get to talk to the band while they were a PS.

threads band members are guaranteed to read

That idea made me laugh (haha, sorry). That would be a major problem. First off, you can't force them to read threads. And have you seen how long some of these threads get? People would become PS and start posting stupid and irrelevent things which would just piss off alot of people. Also, there would be so many threads for poor Ev to read that they probably would just never come back because it would be too much reading :eek: The band is not contracted to post at EvBoard. They do it out of the kindness of their hearts (Aw, haha).

maybe instead of a store.. have an item or something that paid members get for paying.. like a special necklace or card or something

You do get an item...well, until they're all up. I believe you get an EvBoard patch.


Anyway, to everyone who isn't a PS...I'd recommend it just because it's the right thing to do, and you wouldn't want to be wrong would you? :D

Agh, my subscription ran out today.. I don't have the money to renew it.. maybe I can convince it as a Christmas present again.

I would absolutly love to become a paid subscriber, but a few things hold me back.

1. Not having a job, but I'm waitng until I can drive so I have soild transportation to and from said job so I don't have to walk to and from that job in the winter time.

2. Parents, they think this site is dangerous because they aren't sure of whats all on here and things like that..And they will most likely never put up money for me to even be a paid subscriber.

3. No Credit Card, if I had a credit card I would sign up to become a paid subscriber, because this is an amazing site and I really would love for it to stay up and running.

But once 1 and 3 are fufilled, I will become a paid subscriber.. That might be a while though, unfortunatly enough... =(

well. i would love to become a paid suscriber.
recently i asked. the answer was no.
i guess i'll have to put music aside for work. but im too lazy..though working in a music store would be fun. then, that way, i'd be around music..and working! haha. ;) i'm a genius.- ann lynn

ok, um what are the all the benefit's of becoming paid subscriber? also you could maybe promote promote these benefit's a bit more, but I understand that this might not be done as it might make other users feel insignificant, so yea inform me on the benefit's ;)

ok, um what are the all the benefit's of becoming paid subscriber? also you could maybe promote promote these benefit's a bit more, but I understand that this might not be done as it might make other users feel insignificant, so yea inform me on the benefit's ;)

Paid Subscribers get an increased avatar size (200x200), a bigger profile picture, 250 stored private messages, access to the Super-Secret Paid Subscribers Forum, and the prestige of being one of the people who keep this place running.

Paid Subscribers get an increased avatar size (200x200), a bigger profile picture, 250 stored private messages, access to the Super-Secret Paid Subscribers Forum, and the prestige of being one of the people who keep this place running.

Plus Smurfs do it better :p

Paid Subscribers get an increased avatar size (200x200), a bigger profile picture, 250 stored private messages, access to the Super-Secret Paid Subscribers Forum, and the prestige of being one of the people who keep this place running.
Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd as far as signatures go
Paid Subscribers get the following:

1) 10 line limit
2) 3 images maximum (no larger than 480 x 150 pixels or 51200 bytes)
3) No fonts bigger than 3

Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd as far as signatures go

Come on Diamon, don't you want to sell it?! ;)

1) As many as 10 lines
2) Up to 3 pictures
3) Fonts as big as 3

because with the privlege of getting out of the mod qeue at light speed comes the responsibility of thinking and posting intelegently.
Well said!
since (i assume) you cant be stuffed back into the mod qeue as a p.s. you simply get banned for sheer stupidity and loose your hard earned cash.Not so quick there, cowboy. Anyone can be put back into the mod queue (and other, much worse places). It all depends on the severity of the offense(s) and the mood of the moderator handling the situation. Isn't that fun?!

And I'm always an ass. http://dhammaseeker.com/smileys/assshaking.gif

I am thinking about becoming a paid subscriber but I have a couple of questions:

1. Is there any requirements? Like do you have to have a certain amount of posts?

2. Will my posts actually show up? I know that rule where they monitor them but my posts never show up. I wait for weeks and nothing. I really don't want to subscribe if this happens still. I hope this one shows up!

Mainly I want to subscribe because Evboard it awesome and it's only right.

ChynaFan

Apperantly my posts show up now!! YAY!!!

1. No and no.

2. Yes.

20202020202020202020

Thank you, tomorrow I'll see what money I have and hopfuly become a paid subscriber.

One other thing (I ask to many questions) will I have a sig now? Or do I still have to post more to be able to have one?

ChynaFan

Yes, you will have a sig. No moderation queue = signatures allowed. :)

There were a couple of posts I had where I replied to like what is your favorite song and such. Also I think one didn't show up because it wasn't THAT important. I was watching Leno and the band started playing Whisper, so I posted it and it didn‘t show up. I notice though that my posts are showing up instantly. Is it just this section of the forum or have I been cleared the moderation rule?

P.S I am sorry that I am taking this off topic guys.

ChynaFan

lol feeling useless here cause i'm poor and credit card less lol j/k i'd seriously become a paid subscriber if only i could

For YOU to become a Paid Subscriber?

Please post your serious ideas here, and I will see what I can do.

Just my opinion, but I think you should really have an option for people to donate $$$ through Paypal too. If Paypal is going to be your only payment option, then there should be as many available options to put Paypal to use for you on the site. I think you would be surprised at the response that option would give you (I can't possibly be the only person out there who's wanted to donate a few bucks towards this site). For me, personally...it really doesn't matter that much if I'm a paid subscriber or not. I'm sure most of the people that do become paid subscribers, do so wanting to help out or give what they can towards maintaining this site for one of their favorite bands. Not because of the fact that they can have larger avatars or sigs and all that. Paid Subscriber's get enough as it is I think, adding to that would possibly alienate those with the colored usernames and those without.
I don't spend nearly as much time on this site as some people do, but I definitely think it's a pretty cool site. The fact that Evanescence hasn't really been in the news for a couple years and that this site keeps growing trips me out sometimes...it's amazing, this site is doing something right. Unlike some of the younger members that keep this place going, I'm fortunate enough to have a Paypal account and a job that gives me the extra $$ to pay for a membership. I just wanted to help out in any way I could and found out you can only pay for a membership. Honestly, the only thing preventing me from being a PS is the reoccuring charges to renew my membership. Like I said before, being a PS isn't all that important to me, heck, I'd even send money to renew a 1yr. membership for whoever you guys think is deserving enough for it ;) (I know you have to use your own email address to send Paypal, so I don't know how that would work, but if you figure it out, you have my word here in writing :cool: ). Anyway, I'll probably sign up soon as a PS but just wanted to post my two cents before I did.

Just my opinion, but I think you should really have an option for people to donate $$$ through Paypal too.
OK, so esentially you want nothing for something. You give th board money and get nothing in return. I'm sure ToB would be more than happy to accomodate you.

it really doesn't matter that much if I'm a paid subscriber or not.
OK, you're not concerned with being a PS

Honestly, the only thing preventing me from being a PS is the reoccuring charges to renew my membership.
So you don't care about being a PS but if you were you would keep renewing it and therefor you wont subscribe because you wouldn't be able to give it up? Evboard does not automatically renew to your paypal or credit card, it's a manual process. So you could sign up for a month and at the end of the month you're just not a PS which you said you don't care about anyway.

heck, I'd even send money to renew a 1yr. membership for whoever you guys think is deserving enough for it ;)
This has been done a number of times before. People just put through the membership and send ToB a PM about it and he transfers the PS status to the other person.

As it is there are memberships for $8, $18, $26 or $50. If you want to donate you can do so with the PS and if you don't care that much about it then just ignore th benefits. Granted there is no sort of micropayment system but is there anyone who really wants to donate less than $8? And even if there isn't any option to do so via the board I'm sure ToB would be more than willing to give you his e-mail address so you can Paypal the cash directly to him and just bypass the board all together.

So in summary:

If you just want to donate you can esily do so by just buying a PS and getting something for your money even if you weren't really concerned about getting it anyway.

Evboard doesn't autorenew. There are no reoccuring costs with being a PS unless you decide to manually renew.

You can buy PS's for other people just buy ti normally and PM ToB letting him know who to transfer it to.

I would become a PS, but I don't have a credit card since I'm only fourteen and my dad I know would not use his credit card for this.
We don't have a paypal account either, So I'm kinda screwed. but if there was another way to pay that would be great so younger members could be PS also.
-Michelle

I'm sure most of the people that do become paid subscribers, do so wanting to help out or give what they can towards maintaining this site for one of their favorite bands. Not because of the fact that they can have larger avatars or sigs and all that.
dude, it's all about the big sig and av. and I say this with a small av and no sig. haha.



Like I said before, being a PS isn't all that important to me, heck, I'd even send money to renew a 1yr. membership for whoever you guys think is deserving enough for it ;)
ok I'll volunteer.

My parents have a personal checking account. So I could possibly get them to write a check but I don't know if they will. I should ask my dad for my birthday. That would be a good idea for a thread about how to set up a paypal account becaue I don't think a lot of people know how.
-Michelle

Since it's a 101 you might want to mention that the quickest way to get ao the point of having an active subscription is via a Credit Card. Most people wont know about the additional delay of waiting for the money to be transferred out of the account and the transaction clearing before it gets forwarded on to the board, where if you used a Credit Card things go through immediately (IIRC).

Evboard doesn't autorenew. There are no reoccuring costs with being a PS unless you decide to manually renew.

You can buy PS's for other people just buy ti normally and PM ToB letting him know who to transfer it to.
Jaded_Whisper, after I signed up I did PM ToB about getting my subscription transferred over to you, so hopefully soon, you might get an early birthday present! I just randomly chose you since you were reading this thread. Ahh...no idea who you are, but hopefully you'll get more use out of it than I would ;-)(I did check out some of the new features and forums, pretty sweet!).

Evboard might not autorenew, but when you go to order a subscription, it says in little small-ass print that the payments marked with "*" are reoccurring. Then on Paypal before you send payment it says, "Your subscription will automatically renew at the rates stated above unless you cancel prior to the end of the billing period."
I have my own personal reasons why I don't like automatic renewals, but one of the reasons is that my dumb-ass would probably forget about it, so I'd rather have one less thing to worry about (I use a separate account online). But, whatever, it's not something I want to argue about.
I only said what I said about donations because I have a couple friends who work on developing VNC (virtual network computing) freeware under the GNU general public license (I won't get into too much geek-speak). They always tell me about all the random donations from all over the world they get every day and how cool it is, since it's sort of like a show of appreciation for using their software. Most people don't realize free software refers to freedom, not price, and all those little donation actually help further development. You could say I want nothing for something, but I kinda meant it as a show of appreciation I guess, it's not like I'm a big baller and money doesn't mean anything to me, it does. I was just trying to say you just never know about the generosity of others...

But...to sort of stay on topic:p , just from my experience signing up, I think it would probably help a lot if new users were able to see screenshots or demo what you actually get by being a paid subscriber, and how the website will be once you do sign up. You don't really know just from the description.

Jaded_Whisper, I was serious about what I said, and if my account is able to get transferred, then enjoy, I know you would get a lot more use out of it than I could...if not, then, uh...well, I tried!:)

Jaded_Whisper, after I signed up I did PM ToB about getting my subscription transferred over to you, so hopefully soon, you might get an early birthday present! I just randomly chose you since you were reading this thread. Ahh...no idea who you are, but hopefully you'll get more use out of it than I would ;-)(I did check out some of the new features and forums, pretty sweet!).

Oh my goodness, Thank you! I haven't gotten it yet, but I'm excited if I do! That was really nice of you to do. Once again, thank you!
-Michelle

*edit* I got it now! Woot! lolz. Thanks!

Ok, I feel dumb even asking this but I have to. How do I extend my paid subscription before it expires? I want to take advantage of the spring sale. But.. I don't see a link now to become a paid member because I already am one. where do I go and how do I do it?

Ok, I feel dumb even asking this but I have to. How do I extend my paid subscription before it expires? I want to take advantage of the spring sale. But.. I don't see a link now to become a paid member because I already am one. where do I go and how do I do it?

User CP -> Paid Subscriptions

Or just click on the "Become a Paid Subscriber" link at the top of the forum ;)

User CP -> Paid Subscriptions

Thank you. :) m

I'd like to know two things:

1. What does the money that we have to pay actually go to
2. To know more about the ultra secret section and if it is worth it.

If i know the answer to these then there is a good chance I'll subscribe

1. What does the money that we have to pay actually go to
2. To know more about the ultra secret section and if it is worth it.
1. Subscription money is applied toward the web hosting costs of the server.
2. I could tell you about the Super-Secret Paid Subscriber Forum, but then I'd have to ban you.

2. To know more about the ultra secret section and if it is worth it.


You'll just have to buy a subscription to find out then won't you! ;)

Hmm i'll to think about it, i suppose it is going to a good cause.

Hmm i'll to think about it, i suppose it is going to a good cause.
Hmm. That's a question you'll have to decide for yourself. ;)

If I had a credit card, I would subscribe for sure. But I'm only 15, and a lot of the people here are around my age too. I think that fact that subscription requires a credit card is holding back ALOT of people. But that's already been said a lot of times. Haha. :)

Nah, it's paid via paypal, so you only need a debit card really (if you are in the UK). And I know that the US does "pre-paid" credit cards, are they the same? Or, failing that, get the parents to pay and give them the cash back. *shrugs* There is always a way round problems.

Nah, it's paid via paypal, so you only need a debit card really (if you are in the UK). And I know that the US does "pre-paid" credit cards, are they the same? Or, failing that, get the parents to pay and give them the cash back. *shrugs* There is always a way round problems.
Well I live in the US and I don't think I used my credit card to pay for my subscription. I originally bought the two year, but I think I used my debit card to do it. Normally, kids don't really get checking accounts until they start their own jobs around here. And most jobs won't hire unless you're 16, so I can understand if there are a handful of younger members that don't have either a debit or a credit card. But yeah, you don't need a credit card for it. PayPal does wonders. I <3 online banking.

i definately want to....right now. But I don't have a credit card or a job, so I guess I'll have to convince my parents that it's worth it for them to pay for it for me. :rolleyes:

i agree with what's being said
I also do not have a credit card or have any access to one.
If there was a way I could mail australian dollars or give you money without the whole credit card thing then I'd b a paid subscriber within the click of a finger.

That's the thing, though, PayPal won't give minors accounts. So the younger members that do have debit cards can't use them.

*Tried* lol

The fact that younger members don't have credit/debit cards has been a problem for a while now. I'm sure ToB is fully aware of this. Until there is some way of working around it you younger members will have to bug your parents or wait until your old enough for a card :p

The only idea I can think of for you guys is having you send some sort of postal order to ToB and then it all goes from there really. Surely there's a way of getting some sort of postal order from one country to another? (It being converted into American dollars I mean)

-or, the last 3 evboard artists don't show up, plus the last artist you have a link for told me to contact the administrator to let them fix up the invalid thread, but I don't know how to tell them where this quote of yours and thread page is. I've only been here 3 days... It's all too complicated, I'll just have to read lots, which is fine, anyway, I have no idea how this all works yet, or even how to start a thread. Which I have written to the administrator for help, but have not heard back yet.. The best thing though, stay awake I'm almost finished, is finding out about hidden tracks.. WOW the things they can hide in DVD menus!! thanks for listening and good luck with the invalid link message that I think the administrator would probably contact you about anyway.. ciwawa


After taking a look at your reps and the posts they were given for, it's quite clear that you didn't read the debate forum rules. That was why you were given those two reps, as far as I can tell.

Just because others didn't get neg repped for being 'off topic' doesn't mean that it rectifies you making the post you made.

Complaining about negative reputations gets you nowhere on this message board, especially when they were justified. My suggestion to you would be to move on from it. We've all been neg repped at one point or another.

Don't sweat the small stuff.

I'm actually planning on becomming a paid subscriber on my next paycheck now that I got my cc finally. I can't wait.

ok the issue with the credit cards, there IS such thing as a prepaid creditcard. its like a ebitcard and anyone at any age can get one, also i would subscribe but i have no idea what the cost is. well there is my idea, byez.

Im just waiting till I get a few extra bucks, then Im all in!!

I'm sorry but I couldn't read through all those pages... but was a P.O. box ever made? I'd like to send in money manually, or else being a paid subscriber will not be an option.

Im just waiting till I get a few extra bucks, then Im all in!!


i need a couple of dollars and the boost to become a paid subscriber!

It would take paying me 5 million dollars :P

I just did it last night! My mom let me use her Paypal account.:D

Hmmm... Evboard t-shirts would be nice...

If it was in £ not $! Im a Brit and cant pay with $, so im kinda stuck...

Hmmm... Evboard t-shirts would be nice...


Evboard t-shirts would be awesome!

<3 Michelle

Another sale in time for the new album........ (hmmm tight ass much?) lol currency conversions suck!

If it was in £ not $! Im a Brit and cant pay with $, so im kinda stuck...

hmmm you could always get the money exchanged at the bank I think, also Im pretty sure they accept Euros cause I have a friend there and shes a paid subscriber

besides if Im correct, currently Euros are worth more than Dollars

If I had more cash coming in I'd be a paid subscriber. But since i'm in college and have no job. the only cash i get is for babysitting. (5 bux an hr. Big deal...)

Evboard t-shirts would totally rock.

If the subscription(hey, at least per user) had a price less than the costs for hosting at e.g. strato, I would be in.

If it was in £ not $! Im a Brit and cant pay with $, so im kinda stuck...

I paid with £, and Paypal converted it for me.

Ooh it does?! How much in £?

It would take me not having to pay my car insurance...or if the band came to my door like Jehovah's Witness and asked me to do it...that might work.

If i were be able to pay for stuff on internet then i would be a member..
but well..as you may notice : i can't.. that sucks =(

Maybe slightly off topic but...

You know how when you sign up you're supposed to get 5000 points? I only got 2000.

Don't misunderstand me, I'm NOT griping or complaining or anything like that, just wondering, that's all. Is the 5000 only if you sign up for 2 years? I only signed up for 1, so that would make sense.

It doesn't really matter, I'm just curious, that's all.

I would love to be PS, but my country is not listen od Paypal.:(
well maybe in the future:D

On-topic...

MONEY!

Maybe slightly off topic but...

You know how when you sign up you're supposed to get 5000 points? I only got 2000.

Don't misunderstand me, I'm NOT griping or complaining or anything like that, just wondering, that's all. Is the 5000 only if you sign up for 2 years? I only signed up for 1, so that would make sense.

It doesn't really matter, I'm just curious, that's all.
You started your subscription one day before I fixed that glitch. It was only dispensing 2500 points until mid day on August 7. You started your subscription on August 6. I'll adjust your points accordingly.

You started your subscription one day before I fixed that glitch. It was only dispensing 2500 points until mid day on August 7. You started your subscription on August 6. I'll adjust your points accordingly.

Ok that makes sense. Thanks!

*rushes off to buy ribbons*

(is obsessed with ribbons)

The larger avatar doesn't really appeal to me, it just makes the page look all squashed up... in 'yer face, as it were.
But, once i've found my way around and settled in, I might consider becoming a paid subscriber... it would probably be worth it to get rid of those blooming ads. Grrness.:mad:

You started your subscription one day before I fixed that glitch. It was only dispensing 2500 points until mid day on August 7. You started your subscription on August 6. I'll adjust your points accordingly.I think the same thing happened to me. I assumed that since I was just renewing that it gave less..

The only thing stopping me is that my parents don't really like me on message boards, and would therefore not like me to spend my money on it. I do have a checking account, but they see my statements and would know if I set up a paypal.

However, next year I'm going off to college so I'll definitely become a paid subscriber then.

Ooh it does?! How much in £?

It's around £16 for the year, the current £ - $ exchange is 1.89, if you want to do the math for a smaller span of being a subscriber.

Good to hear that it dishes the full 5000 out again now, I bet that was getting a little tiresom refunding people 2500 points.

I'd encourage people to sign up and try being a PS, I just feel its given me a bit more identity on the forum, and that's a nice thing to have.

Thank you! I shall engage bugging mode immediately.

I would but I don't think my parents would let me....I will still ask!

I might consider becoming a paid subscriber... it would probably be worth it to get rid of those blooming ads. Grrness.:mad:
Oh man, let me tell you... being a PS really babied me when it came to those ads. I'd forgotten all about them... then one day I logged on (a few months back) without actually signing in... just to do a quick check, and the ads drove me so crazy.

Ever since that day, I just automatically sign in - it's lovely not having all that crap to litter the screen. Ahhh ^_________^ Cleanliness.

Firefox + Adblock extension takes care of 99% of the ads ;) If ads bothers you that much here or on other sites, you really need that combo.

Firefox + Adblock extension takes care of 99% of the ads ;) If ads bothers you that much here or on other sites, you really need that combo.
Yeah, exactly. I always adblocked the ads when I was a non-PS and they never bothered me. *nods*
Hasn't this been mentioned like 5 million times before though?

The only thing stopping me is that my parents don't really like me on message boards, and would therefore not like me to spend my money on it.

Same here...and that goes for any communication site (Myspace, etc.) and it almost seems like every two weeks they ask "Are you talking to people online that you don't know?" and I say no every time (even though I'm not totally lying)...plus, I remember my mom saying she hated PayPal. I have no idea why...other than that, I would become a PS in an instant! Once I'm on my own (parents not hounding me about what I do online, have complete control of my money, etc.), then I'll become a PS.

Just a little heads up for everyone who says they would like to be a Paid Subscriber but don't have a credit card and their parents wont let them use theirs...

At stores that have the big displays of gift cards that you can buy to use at different stores they also sometimes have prepaid Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards. There's a fee to activate the card (varies by type I've seen them in the range of $4-$10 activation fee) but if you have no other option this might make a viable solution. You tell them how much money to put on the card and then just pay them cash for the amount you loaded the card with plus the activation fee. Then you can use PayPal to pay with your prepaid credit card. Once you've used up the card you just throw it away no worries of online credit card fraud because now the card is useless.

Locally I know I've seen the prepaid credit cards at Giant Eagle but it might also be worth checking Best Buy or any other stores with a gift card display.

About the pre-paid credit cards mentioned above...

I used to work in customer service at Giant Eagle (now in the photo lab, thank God), but I just wanted to warn everyone that there are additional fees required with some of the cards. And there are different varieties of some of them. Before you decide to buy ANY of them, read the back of the cards. And most of them don't even provide the card... you have to wait for it to be mailed. Those cards are a huge hassle if you don't watch out.

Just make sure that you read the backs of them VERY CAREFULLY, and don't hesitate to ask someone in the store for help. Those things can rip you off - for real. Some of them have the most ridiculous fees, and they will not only charge you an activation fee, but an additional fee when you USE the card. Frankly, we often talk a lot of customers out of buying most of those cards.

The one that seems to work out the best is some of the Visas (I think there might be two different versions), but there is a pre-paid Visa that will only charge you a $4.95 activation fee, and you get the card right there in the packaging. And that's the only one I've encountered where there aren't any hidden fees or a missing card or annoying activation instructions. Just becareful about which ones you buy - otherwise, it's a great idea... since it is just a "gift" card. You won't need to worry about your information getting out or losing your money or anything. Hope that helps.

i have an idea, you could make it so that we all have to pay to get on, and if you don't you can only read but not respond.

i have an idea, you could make it so that we all have to pay to get on, and if you don't you can only read but not respond.

All you've done is bitch all day about how much it sucks here now. Why don't you either go away (which is what it sure seems like you want to do) or shut up and maybe look on the brighter side?

first option ftw!

All you've done is bitch all day about how much it sucks here now. Why don't you either go away (which is what it sure seems like you want to do) or shut up and maybe look on the brighter side?

Amen to that!

i have an idea, you could make it so that we all have to pay to get on, and if you don't you can only read but not respond.
So um... that's the way it is NOW you n00b. (Or at least that's what Dhamma and ToB are trying to get it at.) It was posted about in the Public Information forum. READ it. HTH.

I swear, no one has patience these days.

So um... that's the way it is NOW you n00b. (Or at least that's what Dhamma and ToB are trying to get it at.) It was posted about in the Public Information forum. READ it. HTH.

I swear, no one has patience these days.

i believe he was trying to be a smartass. ;]

i believe he was trying to be a smartass. ;]
Whoops. I always miss the smartass comments when they're not mine. ^.^;; I'm terrible at recognizing it. Me = Failure.

my apologies for bitching. i'll try to make the best of my last month on the board and my last week of supporting the band that was once a huge part of my life. sorry for pissing people off. when i get pissed i start spouting off...we all have our flaws. mine is the art of being outspoken and blunt about my opinions. i apologize for letting that spill over to this board.

my apologies for bitching. i'll try to make the best of my last month on the board and my last week of supporting the band that was once a huge part of my life. sorry for pissing people off. when i get pissed i start spouting off...we all have our flaws. mine is the art of being outspoken and blunt about my opinions. i apologize for letting that spill over to this board.:rolleyes: ... (http://allpraisehim.ytmnd.com/)

my apologies for bitching. i'll try to make the best of my last month on the board and my last week of supporting the band that was once a huge part of my life. sorry for pissing people off. when i get pissed i start spouting off...we all have our flaws. mine is the art of being outspoken and blunt about my opinions. i apologize for letting that spill over to this board.

I love how you write that, and then the next day you go ahead and decide to neg me with "if you have a comment you want to direct at me, you should message me privately."

You want to know why I posted it? Because everybody who has had to be subjected to what you've posted in the past couple of days was probably all thinking the same thing... leave or STFU already. So you're okay with blasting your opinion everywhere, but you'd like privacy when others want to tell you to what they think about your loud mouth? Nice.

By the way, here's a summary:


i can't believe i'm paying money to use a message board. what has this world come to.

i f-ckin' paid ok? damn i am so not happy about the timing of this.

yea...like look at me, i'm still here, and i'm a dumbass

you don't think the board is boring now? i think it's uberboring and a lot of the people i liked aren't here anymore.

why not make it so that only the elite members of evboard can access it? then you'll never have to worry about server overloads again.

now, somebody is going to tell you about how evboard can't survive without its paid members. so thats why it benefits you. evboard gets to live now because they've gotten rid of you who doesn't pay, and they've gained me who is a sucker and paid.

to be honest i dont care if evboard gets shut down.

consider me a non-paid subscriber who got suckered into it.

i love the fact that if there's somebody i want to contact and they don't have external contact info in their profile, i can't if they're not a PS.

i have an idea, you could make it so that we all have to pay to get on, and if you don't you can only read but not respond.

Because everybody who has had to be subjected to what you've posted in the past couple of days was probably all thinking the same thing...

you may be right. probably very right. but thats only one side of it. see, what i was saying was my opinion about the board getting shut off to free members. but i wasn't the only one thinking a lot of those things, and just like you're one of the only ones who gave your opinion about me and what i've been saying, i'm the only one who's venting outside the vent thread because for whatever reason, the vent thread got taken down and those people who aren't happy with this, that are not willing to pay, are locked out of saying what they think. almost all of those posts were from the same 12-24 hours when i was still upset because i was really only hanging around here more often because i'm meeting up with people for the Boston show, and i was pretty much locked in to having to pay in order to do that. otherwise, i wouldn't have done it. at least not right away. thats why i was on edge about not being able to contact non-paying subscribers also. it's been two days, i'm over it now. And the reason I asked you to address me privately is because there's a difference between attacking an individual publicly, and attacking an idea or concept publicly, but thats alright. i can see how i offended you and fueled the flames, and that wasn't a good idea. like i said earlier, i'll just be hanging around to keep in touch with the Boston people and to share discussion about the show until my subscription runs out, and then i'll be on my way. i sincerely apologize again for being offensive, and i will make the best of the next couple weeks that i'm here.

-h2a.

...All we need is love..... *hums*

Well, I was going to get a PS for my birthday in a month, but certain events have speeded this process considerable. I must be thankful, because now I can be a greedy bastard and ask for something else for my birthday.

Cheers! :)

It would take:
-Me to have money to spend: check
-A scare that I'd never have access to this board ever again: check
so there ya go, 6 month sub. to the board :cool: -feels so speshul-