Does a person automatically get one of those spiffy elite icons under their name? How does titling work with this new system?
Edit: I see it takes a few minutes, but the titling question still stands.
Core and Elite guru membership
Feminist Terrorist
zelira
nvm, stupidity strikes again.
Former Ruling
Great idea. Alot of other sites I go to (not guild wars BTW 
) do about the same thing to get a consistent income when they get this big.
I'm money-tight right now - but I still think giving alittle incentive to donate is fine.
Its nothing mind boggling (Signature is the major thing) - but its really not suppsoed to be about the features either is it
) do about the same thing to get a consistent income when they get this big.I'm money-tight right now - but I still think giving alittle incentive to donate is fine.
Its nothing mind boggling (Signature is the major thing) - but its really not suppsoed to be about the features either is it
Malice Black
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Originally Posted by extra bacon
thought you were signing up to support guru, not for the features. 
You misunderstood...I meant now that people can part with their cash to help not many are actually willing to do it.
You misunderstood...I meant now that people can part with their cash to help not many are actually willing to do it.
Inde
Titling remains the Elite Guru or Core Guru once you sign up with the system. Those with a custom title (ahem, The Admins Bane) you'll notice that his has stayed the same. If you also look in the online list and in the profiles when you post thost members are double-underlined (in IE) or a thick line (in Firefox) to further distinguish them as well.
And we appreciate anything you care to sign up for. We hope that many see this as the donation program that was asked for and the features as just a nice perk. (I got what you meant Admin's Bane
)
And we appreciate anything you care to sign up for. We hope that many see this as the donation program that was asked for and the features as just a nice perk. (I got what you meant Admin's Bane
)
Feminist Terrorist
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Originally Posted by Inde
If you also look in the online list and in the profiles when you post thost members are double-underlined (in IE) or a thick line (in Firefox) to further distinguish them as well.
I usually have my active users box closed, but upon opening it to see, I noticed that names have no special distinguishing feature for the new membership dealy. It's probably because I'm using Mozilla, which practically no one uses anymore. Personally, I don't care, but I thought the admins might want to know that it's not working for me.
Thanks for the answers, Inde. You're doing a great job.
Thanks for the answers, Inde. You're doing a great job.
extra bacon
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Originally Posted by Inde
Titling remains the Elite Guru or Core Guru once you sign up with the system. Those with a custom title (ahem, The Admins Bane) you'll notice that his has stayed the same.
yes malice, you're still inde's bane *coughcough*
RTSFirebat
Can I make a suggestion?
How about a different colour for people who have signed up for the Core and Elite?
The think red line looks a bit daft and out of place, maybe a different colour all together would be nicer? Like Blue, purple or something?
How about a different colour for people who have signed up for the Core and Elite?
The think red line looks a bit daft and out of place, maybe a different colour all together would be nicer? Like Blue, purple or something?
Inde
We tried that RTSFirebat, I assure you. But there are only so many colors under the rainbow without becoming offensive I actually liked the double-underline/thick line as a great way to distinguish them in the Who's Online list.
I actually liked the double-underline/thick line as a great way to distinguish them in the Who's Online list.
RTSFirebat
Fair enought Inde, long as you both tried.
Malice Black
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Originally Posted by RTSFirebat
Can I make a suggestion?
How about a different colour for people who have signed up for the Core and Elite?
The think red line looks a bit daft and out of place, maybe a different colour all together would be nicer? Like Blue, purple or something? Gold
How about a different colour for people who have signed up for the Core and Elite?
The think red line looks a bit daft and out of place, maybe a different colour all together would be nicer? Like Blue, purple or something? Gold
Hengis
Thought about it for a while before diving straight in.. but in the end I knew I just had to do it.
Just waiting for my gold badge to show up :-))
Just waiting for my gold badge to show up :-))
kyro27
how du u becom elit3
Wrath Of Dragons
look on the main page, and check out the "mmo guru select" ad on the right
broodijzer
okay, I just wanted to pay, but I need to be a verified paypal member, which I'm not.
I don't have a creditcard, because it costs quite a bit money for something I never use (every payment here in the netherlands is done by another system). I can transfer money to my paypal account though, and I never had any problems with it.
Why is this? I just want to support guru
I don't have a creditcard, because it costs quite a bit money for something I never use (every payment here in the netherlands is done by another system). I can transfer money to my paypal account though, and I never had any problems with it.
Why is this? I just want to support guru
Feminist Terrorist
It's very simple to become a verified member. You should check into it.
Skuld
Heh, its ok to have these sigs, but what to put in it?
Sir Mad
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Originally Posted by broodijzer
okay, I just wanted to pay, but I need to be a verified paypal member, which I'm not.
I don't have a creditcard, because it costs quite a bit money for something I never use (every payment here in the netherlands is done by another system). I can transfer money to my paypal account though, and I never had any problems with it.
Why is this? I just want to support guru
I've just signed for that and I had no problem with PayPal despite the fact i'm not (and don't wanna be ) a verified user...
One thing though (my rant of the day
): I'm disappointed it was considered as an abonement (sp?) automatically renewed by default when you use PayPal. I'm not saying I won't renew it next year, but for this kind of thinds, I like to be asked 1st (I know I can cancel the automatic payment every year/month on my PayPal account, I've just done it, but still).
Sorry I needed to post a rant about something
I don't have a creditcard, because it costs quite a bit money for something I never use (every payment here in the netherlands is done by another system). I can transfer money to my paypal account though, and I never had any problems with it.
Why is this? I just want to support guru
I've just signed for that and I had no problem with PayPal despite the fact i'm not (and don't wanna be ) a verified user... One thing though (my rant of the day
): I'm disappointed it was considered as an abonement (sp?) automatically renewed by default when you use PayPal. I'm not saying I won't renew it next year, but for this kind of thinds, I like to be asked 1st (I know I can cancel the automatic payment every year/month on my PayPal account, I've just done it, but still). Sorry I needed to post a rant about something
Thomas.knbk
The elite guru membership mentions a custom graphic sig. Does this mean you can have a non-graphic sig with normal/core membership, or can you only have a sig with elite (even non-graphic)?
ducktape
I would like to pay some money to support guru, but I don't like the idea that I will lose the title system forever
Maybe we could keep our titles and then have it show the medal icon and the double underlined name to indicate our guru membership?
I suspect not many people are purchasing a membership at the moment because it's christmas shopping time and we're all probably out of money. I've been broke for a few weeks and now that I've got money again, I'm debating whether polls and signatures would be more fun than a title.
Maybe we could keep our titles and then have it show the medal icon and the double underlined name to indicate our guru membership?
I suspect not many people are purchasing a membership at the moment because it's christmas shopping time and we're all probably out of money. I've been broke for a few weeks and now that I've got money again, I'm debating whether polls and signatures would be more fun than a title.
Commander Ryker
Inde, where is the supporters of guru page?
Inde
Well this isn't really related to the Guru servers so I'll move this, but nearly done Ryker.
Inde
Thomas, signatures are only available for Elite memberships. ducktape, interesting there... I can have it so that you don't lose the title system but you won't have the identifying marks as an Elite or Core member (meaning the double/thick underline for your name and the graphic) this way you can keep your title if you'd like.
Commander Ryker
Do you get to pick a title with the elite and core memberships?
Malice Black
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Originally Posted by Commander Ryker
Do you get to pick a title with the elite and core memberships?
Nope. I have a "special" title because Inde loves me
Cloud Lionheart
hmm... if u include the ability to ban ppl i'll sign up immediately!
Feminist Terrorist
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Originally Posted by Cloud Lionheart
hmm... if u include the ability to ban ppl i'll sign up immediately!
Hahahaha. Yeah, right.
ducktape
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Originally Posted by Inde
I can have it so that you don't lose the title system but you won't have the identifying marks as an Elite or Core member (meaning the double/thick underline for your name and the graphic) this way you can keep your title if you'd like.
So is that something I can choose when I sign up, or will I have to request it afterwards? Now I'm itching to sign up for paypal so I can give you guys money XD
Darcy
Looks like the paid membership campaign is a success. I just looked at the list of on-line members (916) and most of them are red.
Malice Black
I think you got it wrong...every normal members name is in red. The difference between us and them is the thick line..
Darcy
(bangs head on desk) and I knew that.
Feminist Terrorist
Which doesn't work in Mozilla. (not that i really care)
Unlucky Slayer
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Originally Posted by Feminist Terrorist
Which doesn't work in Mozilla. (not that i really care)
The thick underline works in Firefox...
yarddog
well i am still a non paying registered member and the search function doesnt work for me, do i have to pay to use the serch feature, says i am not authorized.......i tried to see my posts/threads i started and i got the you are not authorized message.
Sir Mad
You don't need to pay for that, eh! I guess you've tried to "Find more posts by xxx" in your profile. It happens, even to members who donated. Try the option in the pop up menu under your name in a thread instead.
Feminist Terrorist
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Originally Posted by yarddog
well i am still a non paying registered member and the search function doesnt work for me, do i have to pay to use the serch feature, says i am not authorized.......i tried to see my posts/threads i started and i got the you are not authorized message.
If you had checked the thread about the search function, you would have seen that members who've donated have the same problems. It might be a good idea to read what you get from the donation program. There's no mention of enhanced search, therefore it doesn't exist. There are no hidden features.
Sir Mad, that option does not work either. I tried it just a few minutes ago to see. The whole search here is busted.
If you had checked the thread about the search function, you would have seen that members who've donated have the same problems. It might be a good idea to read what you get from the donation program. There's no mention of enhanced search, therefore it doesn't exist. There are no hidden features.Sir Mad, that option does not work either. I tried it just a few minutes ago to see. The whole search here is busted.
Mentalist Ellie
So this has been going for a few weeks now, but the forums are slower than ever. What's up with that?
Inde
I'm not sure what you were expecting to happen? I don't believe anywhere we made any promises, timelines, or what not on server performance related to membership benefits or funds.
Malice Black
People wanting something for nothing again...if you are so concerned with speed of the site why don't you help out??
Mentalist Ellie
Inde, I was under the impression that the money from the subscriptions was going towards server improvement. If not, no biggie.
Malice, I sub to a few forums, all of which put the money towards better servers and whatnot. I never asked for anything other than an explanation. That's it. I do not subscribe simply to avoid bans, or to get on someone's good side.
Malice, I sub to a few forums, all of which put the money towards better servers and whatnot. I never asked for anything other than an explanation. That's it. I do not subscribe simply to avoid bans, or to get on someone's good side.