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Who makes the money when you "upgrade" membership?

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#1 ·
I sure hope it is Snowolf and Killclimz, but I doubt it. So, why would anyone upgrade if our members somehow don't benefit?

They make money on Ads. This site costs fuck-all to run......

who is giving back here?
 
#6 ·
Also didn't know Snowolf disappeared, but did notice I didn't see his posts anymore.

Sites like this cost more than you would think to run. The advertising revenue is better here than a lot of smaller forums I'm sure, but I've known friends who were paying $200 a month out of pocket easily to keep a forum up and running.
 
#7 ·
Good question. I have never given this much thought.

Maybe that's why after 3 years I still have the basic membership. BA and a few other prolific posters also just have a basic membership. The VIP lounge section of this forum can't possibly that good, can it?

Makes you wonder who's benefitting here?
 
#13 ·
Maybe that's why after 3 years I still have the basic membership. BA and a few other prolific posters also just have a basic membership. The VIP lounge section of this forum can't possibly that good, can it?
The VIP lounge doesn't do much, mostly because we don't have enough people in there. If you get a lifetime membership, 1) you no longer see ads, and 2) we'll change your title if you want.
 
#8 ·
He decided to leave, though I don't agree with how he did it, it is what it is. I wish him the best with his current endeavors.

The money goes towards keeping this forum running. It ain't a ton and the site itself isn't making anyone rich either. But it is sustaining itself which is nice. After being on a few forums that have since disappeared, it is nice having one that has a certain amount of stability and back end support.
 
#27 ·
While I am certain that snowolf hates my guts (for some real shit I said that most people were thinking) I actually think he is a really good guy.

He just lost the plot when it comes to this forum which I think was a direct result of allowing the internet to become too influential in his life. Could have happened to anyone IMO and Im sure his life is better without the headfuck that im certain this forum had become for him.

Like a politician who has unquestionable power, they often lose touch with the masses and end up going out in a screaming heap.

Just like you shouldnt hate a reformed addict for their shady past, I believe we shouldnt hate on snowolf and I for one would welcome him back IF AND WHEN he decides to swallow his pride and accept responsibility for some of the completely fucked up shit he did lol.
We could all have a good laugh and move on with things. IMO the ability to admit guilt/blame and move on is a sign of a strong person.
 
#34 ·
I sure hope it is Snowolf and Killclimz, but I doubt it. So, why would anyone upgrade if our members somehow don't benefit?
Who's Snowolf?!?

The VIP lounge section of this forum can't possibly that good, can it?
You'll never know unless you pay up!

That's not entirely true... We get to see what pout considers porn...
DAMN DAMN DAMN! Blast... You know others are free to post *ahem* artistic shots in there too.

I would like to hear what in Your opinion was the "completely fucked up shit" that he did? I missed seeing it.


The only way to save this thread now is...
 
#38 ·
If we have enough people pay up, I'll have to post a "best of" collection. I'm limited to what is postable in there (I think it has to be somewhat safe) but I could post up some good stuff! :yahoo:

Sorry Neni and the rest of the girls, I haven't built up a collection of half naked men yet, so don't have anything to post up for you...
 
#47 ·
KillClimbz do you really think running around waving your arms saying "nothing to see here move along!" Is an effective tactic? I like this site but sometimes you guys get a little petulant. Not trying to start shit but mods are Supposed to be above this shit.
You've got to be kidding me. So what is the right thing to do? Keep talking and talking and talking about it? It's over, done, period. The mods don't keep bringing things up, so why does the rest of the group?

GET OVER IT AND MOVE ON WITH THE PURPOSE OF THE FORUM!

Yoga pants...
 
#52 ·
I like this forum, I think it helped me tremendously since I started snowboarding, and now in my 4th season, I'm only looking to improve...

Snowolf had some good advice for us novices, and I'm sure some people will miss him, me included, but all this drama is not worth fucking up a community we have on this forum, let it go people, WINTER IS COMING...

I actually don't even know what happened and I don't care, it's the internet, not real life... Just ask yourself next time you have an argument with someone over a post, will this matter 5 days from now, if you know you answer, then let it go, find some snow and shut up.
 
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:eusa_clap::eusa_clap::eusa_clap::eusa_clap: :laugh:
Lalallalallalalalalalal! (...In 3rd grade sing-song voice!) M2n,
I can't hear you! Got u on ignoo-ore!!!:yahoo: :D
 
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