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#1   07-22-2008, 11:06 AM
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I'm launching a paid subscription for my site..

I called it "Premium Member" with a VIP Chat area, but I don't like the names now..

I don't want the paid subscribers to seem like they are "better" or of higher status than other members on the board... it's not a status thing, it is just access to some extra downloads - data and software tools.

What are some other names I could use? I am thinking like "Plus Member" or "Plus Subscriber" What do other people call the Paid Subscriptions ?

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#2   07-22-2008, 11:12 AM
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I struggle with this as well Link, i call it on my site "upgrading" and they are "Supporter Status" or "Supporters" they get a list of things and a neat badge
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#3   07-22-2008, 11:58 AM
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I'm planning to go with Supporters when I roll out the premium memberships.
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#5   07-22-2008, 04:34 PM
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#6   07-22-2008, 08:59 PM
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I call them site supporters and we give them a nice icon. increased PM storage etc.

I do not suggest setting up a private forum for supporters. I learned the hard way it can create an "use vs them" vibe.
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#7   07-23-2008, 05:49 AM
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I call them site supporters and we give them a nice icon. increased PM storage etc.

I do not suggest setting up a private forum for supporters. I learned the hard way it can create an "use vs them" vibe.
that is the TRUTH! it is elitist and can be bad. now the OP has a private section for his "greenies" (i call them) but it is more for d/l goodies and stuff, not so much for chat so that is a different situation and probably works out well...
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#8   07-23-2008, 11:13 AM
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OK thanks everyone..

I'm going to avoid the terms Premium and VIP and call it

MapForums "Plus" Subscribers or MapForums "Plus" Members

I think I'll try to always enclose it in quotes just like that :-) Everyone gets to use the free forums, the "Plus" members just get the extra downloads.

I don't think I want to call it contributors or supporters.

Eric
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