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Started by Tramposch, November 04, 2007, 03:13:01 PM

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Tramposch

I have been looking into getting charter membership, and i am almost convinced. i like the fact i get new releases and support and all that, but im not sure that its worth the money.
what do other charter members have to say about their experience as charter members?
what is so good about charter membership that keeps you coming back?
what other features do you utilize a lot?
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shadow82x

I like charter members in a few diffrent ways

1) Your donating/supporting to one of the best forum softwares around
2) I get to help report bugs for SMF2.0 and be fixed for future releases
3) Advanced ticket support and installations of SMF so if I'm ever busy I don't have to install it

If you are becoming a charter member just to upgrade your forums to SMF2 its honestly not worth it considering there are only a few mods and no themes.

But as my final note I will say it ws worth it :)
Colin B
Former Spammer, Customize, & Support Team Member

Tramposch

quite honestly, i dont use many mods. the only ones i do use, i dont actually need, its just something that makes doing something easier, like the Karma applaud only. the only mod i actually really need is the ad management mod or equivalent.

i like the idea of helping and supporting SMF, because it was the first forum software i ever used and is the only.

so i think if i can convince my parents to pay for it, i will get charter.
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Tramposch

i decided to go for it! im convincing my mom to give me her credit car info so i can get it right now.
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Jacen

If your upgrading for just the 2.0 beta, then the new policy requires that you wait a week (I think it was) but personally... you get to try out cutting edge software and for many, thats an extremely trilling experience. And you ARE supporting the development of SMF. More beer and donuts for the developers (lol j/k)
"I've always found that sticking your fingers in your ears and humming loudly solves a whole slew of problems."

Dragooon

I am very happy with charter membership. This is great. You get Private support and Chit Chat Board access and advance HelpDesk support which is handled by Support Specialists. You also get Advance Betas and not only that, you are helping SMF to grow bigger.

Tramposch

yea, all the things you get are amazing! i just know i am going to take full advantage of support, lol. and yea, you have to be a charter member for a week to get the release, which is going to kill me. but im going to help SMF get bigger.
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青山 素子

Quote from: Jacen on November 05, 2007, 12:03:28 PM
More beer and donuts for the developers (lol j/k)

The developers don't really see the money. The income goes to the bills.
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metallica48423

'twas a joke, M-C :P
* BlackMage silently steals a donut
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青山 素子

Well, it is good anyway. The liquor bill would be horrible.
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metallica48423

if i could justify it as an expense -- i'd so do it :P.

nah, j/k :)
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Jacen

What about... stress relief? lol j/k
"I've always found that sticking your fingers in your ears and humming loudly solves a whole slew of problems."

kamili34

But not everyone could be charter meber, because of private things.

:)

benvienne

Hello !

Sorry for my english ...


I'm charter member one week ago but my profil doesn't change ... :( and I can not dowload the Beta 2  ???

metallica48423

has the payment cleared your paypal yet?

if not, you will need to wait for it to.  If it HAS, please email [email protected] with the transaction ID so they can look into it.  There was a glitch with the paid subscriptions mod last week and it may have caused this.

Thanks :)
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benvienne

Quote from: BlackMage on December 18, 2007, 04:14:14 AM
has the payment cleared your paypal yet?

if not, you will need to wait for it to.  If it HAS, please email [email protected] with the transaction ID so they can look into it.  There was a glitch with the paid subscriptions mod last week and it may have caused this.

Thanks :)

Yes the payment is ok ! I send a mail! Thank you very much ;)

benvienne

I send a mail today morning and no answer  :(

Thantos

Sorry for the delay.  The Project Managers with access to the information are all based in the US and might not have had a chance to look into this.

Oldiesmann

Somehow SMF didn't get notified that you paid - it just said "Pending Payment" for your subscription.

Paypal does show that the payment has been received, so I will update your subscription momentarily :)

artstarzz

Hello I'm new here to . I was invited to a forum called  Restore The Republic Forum . I have a website . and wanted to use SM as my forum server . We had a forum server ,well we have a forum server call PHPbb . the problem we have with PHPBB is the keeping the porno people out . My question is . Is there any problems with the porno people on this site . how is the customer service on this site . We wouldn't mind paying to have this service if the Customer service is good .

babjusi

Quote from: artstarzz on January 10, 2008, 09:46:01 AM
Hello I'm new here to . I was invited to a forum called  Restore The Republic Forum . I have a website . and wanted to use SM as my forum server . We had a forum server ,well we have a forum server call PHPbb . the problem we have with PHPBB is the keeping the porno people out . My question is . Is there any problems with the porno people on this site . how is the customer service on this site . We wouldn't mind paying to have this service if the Customer service is good .

With smf you won''t have such problems, it has plenty of features/mods that will keep the spammers out. And the Customer Service is great, the best. Smf has the most helpful and nicest staff, the community is very helpful as well. But you will see it for yourself :)

artstarzz

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QuoteThank you babjuti
I've been poking around and like this forum formate . the price is 50.. a year is that correct  ? Once  I pay  they help me install ?

Aaron

The forum software itself is free, but with a Charter Membership you'll get access to a helpdesk and private support board for just $49 a year. :)

babjusi

Quote from: artstarzz on January 10, 2008, 10:18:32 AM
I've been poking around and like this forum formate . the price is 50.. a year is that correct  ? Once  I pay  they help me install ?

Yes, that is correct. And as a Charter member you are entitled to plenty of extras, one of them being a forum installation. After your payment clears and you will have that fine blue badge, open a ticket at the Support Desk and one of the staff members will install smf for you.

For more info about Charter Membership, have a look here:

http://www.simplemachines.org/charter/

artstarzz

#24
Quotethank you Aaron
I see that some forums have ads . Will my forum be ad free

Thantos

The forum installation is only the default SMF install without modifications.  SMF does not come with any ads built into the system.

artstarzz

#26
Quotethank you Thantos
I like the way this site looks and operates . http://restoretherepublic.com/forum/index.php . After paying can my site have all the features this forum has ?

artstarzz

I like the spell check for example

artstarzz

We're artist so I need to be able to post images and widgets is that possible ?

artstarzz

I like that ticket tape . Will that be available to me ?

Aaron

I suggest you have a look at the features list to see what SMF has to offer with a default installation. :)

artstarzz


artstarzz

this is great . I get every thing on the feature  page for the charter fee ?

Aaron

No, you don't have to pay at all for the features listed on the features page. The Charter Membership is just an extra service. You can read more about the extras you get with a Charter Membership by clicking this link.

artstarzz

I would like to thank everyone for their help . Artstarzz will become a charter member . This coming Tuesday will be a good day for use to join . I know our members will enjoy their new forum .

Richard Lucero
Admin
Artstarzz.com

青山 素子

Quote from: artstarzz on January 10, 2008, 11:45:46 AM
I would like to thank everyone for their help . Artstarzz will become a charter member .

I would like to emphasise that SMF is completely free. You are welcome to download and use it. Charter Membership is a gift provided with a $50 donation to support us. While it allows you access to some extra help, it is not required to use our product.
Motoko-chan
Director, Simple Machines

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artstarzz

I tried to put SMF into mysql . I could'nt get it to work .

artstarzz

When getting a charter membership what kind of info will I be asked to supply

Gary

It's done like any other normal paypal transaction.

Just go to the Paid Subscription section of your profile and follow the instructions, that'll tell you what you'll need to input. Off the top of my head, I cant think of anything except your PayPal email and password on the paypal site.
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artstarzz

Will they need info to inter my file manager

Gary

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artstarzz

where do they install Sm if not in my file manager ?

青山 素子

The donation is a separate thing from requesting install help. First, you make the donation. Once the donation has cleared you will get access to the special charter member areas. You can make an install request in the helpdesk area. At that point, you will need to provide information for your hosting.
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artstarzz


artstarzz

I have trellix as my web host server . has SMF ever uploaded to this server ?

Gary

Probably not. But I don't handle the helpdesk area much so I cant really say. But I'm sure that the team member who will help you out in the install, will be able to figure it out.
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artstarzz

Thanks . I'm  looking forward to becoming  a member thanks for your help

artstarzz

Is paypal the only method of payment for a charter membership

artstarzz

Well, I guess now that I've become a charter member the educating process begins . :o

TheWrath!

Quote from: artstarzz on January 15, 2008, 10:01:16 AM
Well, I guess now that I've become a charter member the educating process begins . :o

Good Luck

Duh_Cheers

WOW that was a lot of reading
a lot of questions and a lot of answers which I was looking for

Just in the process of getting settled and moving my forum to a new host and the  there will be a New Charter Member from Texas.
Hope ya'll are ready for us. Gonna need a LOT of Help
We are just a couple old ladies that run a board for Senior Citizens to Play in
and  we don't know the first thing on How to
Talk The Talk or Walk the Walk
BUT we are going to Learn

Having said that I have ONE Question
If you noticed I keep saying WE
I have offered Co-Owner Status to one of my Admin
as here will be times that I am not going to be able to do much due to health related issues and SHE will have to take over for me

WE are not to much interested in testing out the New
Mostly going to need Help  when we run into  snags
and certainly Help for upgrades

In order for us BOTH to have access to Charter Member Help will we both need to sign up separately
Is there a provision to accommodate this type of situation

WE will both be from the  Same Site  just two separate people seeking help.

Give us a few days and
Either way Texas  and Canada are on our way
to Charter Member Services

hxxp:www.seniorspg.co.uk/index.php [nonactive]

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