Charter Membership

[+ChileHead]

I'm waiting for the Nearly-Charter membership to go live.

[+The_Incredibles_]

Here I was thinking maybe Charter members got some sort of special rate. I've read through this thread and it seems to me like all they get is the title?

[+TerraViators]

I've been waiting for the Chowder membership where you get a free cup of clam chowder at every renewal. Just sayin'.

[+Ambient_Skater]

Here I was thinking maybe Charter members got some sort of special rate. I've read through this thread and it seems to me like all they get is the title?

They get the same rate they receieved when they first upgraded, which I believe is around $19 a year instead of $30. I don't know for sure though.

[jholly]

Here I was thinking maybe Charter members got some sort of special rate. I've read through this thread and it seems to me like all they get is the title?

They get the same rate they receieved when they first upgraded, which I believe is around $19 a year instead of $30. I don't know for sure though.

Maybe you should check your facts first before posting.

[+W7WT]

Here I was thinking maybe Charter members got some sort of special rate. I've read through this thread and it seems to me like all they get is the title?

They get the same rate they receieved when they first upgraded, which I believe is around $19 a year instead of $30. I don't know for sure though.

It has always been $30 and always will be.

Edited December 10, 2011 by W7WT

[+Ambient_Skater]

Maybe you should check your facts first before posting.

And cite my sources too? I think I'll pass.

 

It has always been $30 and always will be.

Really? What qualifies you to see into the future?

[+Chrysalides]

Maybe you should check your facts first before posting.

And cite my sources too? I think I'll pass.

It has always been $30 and always will be.[/b

Really? What qualifies you to see into the future?

 

http://support.Groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.printer.friendly&id=5

 

As long as you continue to renew your membership, you will always be guaranteed the rate at which you first became a Premium member!

 

If you stop being a premium member, you stop being a charter member. So as long as you remain a charter member, you continue to pay $30/year.

[+Ambient_Skater]

If you stop being a premium member, you stop being a charter member. So as long as you remain a charter member, you continue to pay $30/year.

"guaranteed the rate at which you first became a Premium member" does not mean the rate can't rise for new Premium members.

[+WRASTRO]

If you stop being a premium member, you stop being a charter member. So as long as you remain a charter member, you continue to pay $30/year.

"guaranteed the rate at which you first became a Premium member" does not mean the rate can't rise for new Premium members.

Correct. The rate for new premium members may rise but the charter members were given a price guarantee of $30 per year as long as they maintain their status.

[+Chrysalides]

If you stop being a premium member, you stop being a charter member. So as long as you remain a charter member, you continue to pay $30/year.

"guaranteed the rate at which you first became a Premium member" does not mean the rate can't rise for new Premium members.

Stop being argumentative. You're talking about Charter members. There is no new Charter membership.

[knowschad]

If you stop being a premium member, you stop being a charter member. So as long as you remain a charter member, you continue to pay $30/year.

"guaranteed the rate at which you first became a Premium member" does not mean the rate can't rise for new Premium members.

Stop being argumentative. You're talking about Charter members. There is no new Charter membership.

 

I don't think his post was supervised by an adult.

[+Ambient_Skater]

Stop being argumentative. You're talking about Charter members. There is no new Charter membership.

I never said anything about a Charter membership. Since I hadn't joined this site until 2008, it's not unreasonable for me to have thought the cost for new members could have risen since it's inception, especially when this post says $12.95 a year.

[+cache_test_dummies]

Stop being argumentative. You're talking about Charter members. There is no new Charter membership.

I never said anything about a Charter membership. Since I hadn't joined this site until 2008, it's not unreasonable for me to have thought the cost for new members could have risen since it's inception, especially when this post says $12.95 a year.

WRASTRO was kidding.

 

WRASTRO is a kidder.

 

Premium memberships cost $30 per year, and always have.

[knowschad]

Stop being argumentative. You're talking about Charter members. There is no new Charter membership.

I never said anything about a Charter membership. Since I hadn't joined this site until 2008, it's not unreasonable for me to have thought the cost for new members could have risen since it's inception, especially when this post says $12.95 a year.

WRASTRO was kidding.

 

WRASTRO is a kidder.

 

Premium memberships cost $30 per year, and always have.

 

And always will.

 

Edited December 11, 2011 by knowschad

[+sduck]

It sure is nice to see you guys arguing about something that's completely off topic!

[+Chrysalides]

Stop being argumentative. You're talking about Charter members. There is no new Charter membership.

I never said anything about a Charter membership. Since I hadn't joined this site until 2008, it's not unreasonable for me to have thought the cost for new members could have risen since it's inception, especially when this post says $12.95 a year.

Read your own post #54.

[+GeoBain]

Stop being argumentative. You're talking about Charter members. There is no new Charter membership.

I never said anything about a Charter membership. Since I hadn't joined this site until 2008, it's not unreasonable for me to have thought the cost for new members could have risen since it's inception, especially when this post says $12.95 a year.

 

You were most certainly talking about charter members. Your post was in response to another post The_Incredibles' post stating maybe Charter members got some sort of special rate AND the thread is about Charter Membership.

 

Here I was thinking maybe Charter members got some sort of special rate. I've read through this thread and it seems to me like all they get is the title?

They get the same rate they receieved when they first upgraded, which I believe is around $19 a year instead of $30. I don't know for sure though.

 

Just admit you were mistaken. You did leave yourself that wiggle room by saying you believed and you didn't know for sure.

[+Ambient_Skater]

Read your own post #54.

That was made in accordance with the data gleaned from post #35, where I wasn't sure if WRASTRO was kidding so I said "I don't know for sure though."

 

"guaranteed the rate at which you first became a Premium member" does not mean the rate can't rise for new Premium members.

Stop being argumentative. You're talking about Charter members. There is no new Charter membership.

I don't think his post was supervised by an adult.

My brother turned 18 last year, so that makes him an adult.

[+TerraViators]

Stop being argumentative. You're talking about Charter members. There is no new Charter membership.

I never said anything about a Charter membership. Since I hadn't joined this site until 2008, it's not unreasonable for me to have thought the cost for new members could have risen since it's inception, especially when this post says $12.95 a year.

The kid has a point.

[+Chrysalides]

Stop being argumentative. You're talking about Charter members. There is no new Charter membership.

I never said anything about a Charter membership. Since I hadn't joined this site until 2008, it's not unreasonable for me to have thought the cost for new members could have risen since it's inception, especially when this post says $12.95 a year.

The kid has a point.

The kid is delusional. Read GeoBain's post #68.

[+Ambient_Skater]

I never said anything about a Charter membership. Since I hadn't joined this site until 2008, it's not unreasonable for me to have thought the cost for new members could have risen since it's inception, especially when this post says $12.95 a year.

You were most certainly talking about charter members. Your post was in response to another post The_Incredibles' post stating maybe Charter members got some sort of special rate AND the thread is about Charter Membership.

That's exactly what I said, because I thought it was $19 in 2001 after seeing WRASTRO's post.

 

Just admit you were mistaken. You did leave yourself that wiggle room by saying you believed and you didn't know for sure.

I realized long ago the rate was never $19 and WRASTRO was kidding. That doesn't mean the rate can't rise in the future, even if it's locked for currently paying members.

[+The_Incredibles_]

You know, it's possible for us to have a simple discussion without picking on people.

 

Eventually there'll be nobody left on this forum because of all the snarkiness.

[+Chrysalides]

You know, it's possible for us to have a simple discussion without picking on people.

 

Eventually there'll be nobody left on this forum because of all the snarkiness.

My bad. I'm responding to his snarkiness in "Really? What qualifies you to see into the future?" Ambient Skater seems to think that I'm picking on his $19 / year mistake. I'm not. He made a mistake there, no big deal.

 

I'm going to try this one last time, and give up after that.

 

Premium membership was $30 / year when they started offering it. One of the perks they offer early adopters is the tag "Charter Members".

 

If you're a charter member, you pay the same $30 / year, and according to Groundspeak's FAQ quoted above, your membership fees will never go up, as long as your PM does not lapse.

 

If your membership lapses, and you're a Charter Member, you lose your Charter Member tag. Forever. (special cases where you can appeal, and Groundspeak may reinstate).

 

So, Charter Members pay $30 / year. And they'll continue paying $30 / year to remain a Charter Member. The rate is locked in and will never go up for Charter Members.

[+TerraViators]

Stop being argumentative. You're talking about Charter members. There is no new Charter membership.

I never said anything about a Charter membership. Since I hadn't joined this site until 2008, it's not unreasonable for me to have thought the cost for new members could have risen since it's inception, especially when this post says $12.95 a year.

The kid has a point.

The kid is delusional. Read GeoBain's post #68.

Wow. Really? Even if you disagree with the post, we're still talking about a kid, not an adult. Lighten up on the insults.

[+Chrysalides]

Wow. Really? Even if you disagree with the post, we're still talking about a kid, not an adult. Lighten up on the insults.

Yes, I know he's a kid. I'll call him confused then, instead of delusional. Should age excuse his rudeness?

[+GeoBain]

I never said anything about a Charter membership. Since I hadn't joined this site until 2008, it's not unreasonable for me to have thought the cost for new members could have risen since it's inception, especially when this post says $12.95 a year.

You were most certainly talking about charter members. Your post was in response to another post The_Incredibles' post stating maybe Charter members got some sort of special rate AND the thread is about Charter Membership.

That's exactly what I said, because I thought it was $19 in 2001 after seeing WRASTRO's post.

 

Just admit you were mistaken. You did leave yourself that wiggle room by saying you believed and you didn't know for sure.

I realized long ago the rate was never $19 and WRASTRO was kidding. That doesn't mean the rate can't rise in the future, even if it's locked for currently paying members.

 

You obviously do not understand how charter membership works here. If you ever allow your membership fee to lapse, you cease to be a charter member. So while it is possible that premium member fees could go up, charter members will never see an increase.

[+WRASTRO]

Boy it sure looks like I missed a lot of fun here yesterday.

 

I never realized how much importance my posts had around here!

[+uxorious]

Boy it sure looks like I missed a lot of fun here yesterday.

 

I never realized how much importance my posts had around here!

 

And they will never stop being important, no matter how long you post. :D

 

(unless of course you post something I don't agree with. :D )

[+uxorious]

quote]

My brother turned 18 last year, so that makes him an adult.

 

My brother will turn 57 in a couple months, and I'm not real sure he is an adult yet.

[+sduck]

Ok, you people are behaving like morons. Go on, get lost! Beat it! And get off my lawn, you stupid kids you.

[+bigcall]

You don’t need to see his identification … These aren’t the members you’re looking for … He can go about his business … Move along.”