Site more than doubling in cost...

[Shon]

Today I noticed that the site had used 151% of allowed bandwidth this month. The hosting company isn't going to charge for the overage, but I have to upgrade the account to a higher plan to make sure it doesn't go over next month. The next plan (which we have as of today) will cost $30 more per month than was being paid. The site has enough funds to make it 2 months on the new plan with the amount of money it has right now, without adding any extra. We need your donations and premium membership subscriptions.

I have added an email system for premium members. You can read more about it at this link: Email system for premium members (http://showthread.php?t=4653)

If you have a credit card, you can use the donation buttons at the top of each page or subscribe to premium membership for $25 (for the first year of the pedigree center and until then, $45 per year after that time) both through PayPal (http://www.paypal.com/).

I still haven't posted much about premium membership, but here are a few things off of the top of my head that comes with premium membership:




Custom Avatars
Profile Pictures
Unlimited Gallery space (compared to 2MB)
Unlimited Forum attachments space (compared to 2MB)
Custom User Title (displayed under your username)
Anything@game-dog.com (details (http://showthread.php?t=4653))
500 PM Storage (compared to 50)
Ability to track your private messages
Ability to deny private message read receipt request
Send PM to up to 15 people at a time (compared to 5)
25% discount in the uShop
Premium forums for customizations of avatars, profile pictures, and signatures, and a Chit-Chat forum to chat with staff and other premium members.
Private Link Directories (currently none, PM me for suggestions)
Private Gallery Categories (currently none, PM me for suggestions)
*Private forums specifically for game dogs do NOT come with premium membership (group memberships (http://profile.php?do=editusergroups))*
That is about all I can think of off hand, I'm sure there are plenty more. It's hard to keep up with everything, I lost track a long time ago.

If you have any questions or concerns, please post them here. :)

[Norvell57]

where do i go and what do i have to do to become a prem. member

[Marty]

where do i go and what do i have to do to become a prem. memberIf you have a credit card, you can use the donation buttons at the top of each page or subscribe to premium membership for $25 (for the first year of the pedigree center and until then, $45 per year after that time) both through PayPal.

[nappydawg]

ain't got a credit card but i do want become premium
hey someone get it for me and i'll pay ya back pm me come on people hook me up i am good for it

[SpencerPits]

Nappy - I got a Paypal account...and I'm sure you're good for it...cause if not I'll just have Shon take away the premium account...lol...anyway...PM me and we'll work out the details. ;)

[schlebs]

So making a $25 donation gets premium membership? just wondering if "subscribe for premium membership" is the smae as donating?

[Shon]

So making a $25 donation gets premium membership? just wondering if "subscribe for premium membership" is the smae as donating?
To subscribe for premium membership, click on Quick Links at the top of the site and then click on Paid Subscriptions.

[RIVES PITS]

when exactly will the site be upgraded etc.

[MIKA]

I am going to become a premium member but when do I need to have my money in before it goes up?

[Shon]

I'm not completely sure I understand the question. But to become a premium member, you have to either have a credit\debit card or own a PayPal account with a valid physical checking or savings account.

[MIKA]

When is the price going to go up on the premium membership?

[Shon]

When the "pedigree center" is complete and made available for them.

[MIKA]

Thank you, I will be joining this weekend.

[Big Papa]

premium member has a fee of how much???

[Shon]

Currently $25, click Quick Links > Paid Subscriptions

[mike333]

I plan on becoming a prem. member ASAP.

[Big Papa]

oh ok then let me check it out

[pulldoginks]

right on there is strength in numbers

[Vipertech]

Shon, I just found the link about the added cost of keeping the site up and going. I just joined the Premium Membership by PayPal as I love this site and feel at home here. I did notice that under Posting Rules it shows I May Not post new threads. Will this change this. Thank's, Joel.

[Shon]

It depends on which forum you are in, but you should be able to post new threads in most forums. :)

[Titch_Pitbull]

Could I have a list of all the extra boards and features that a premi gets


on the first page the link to "anything at game dog" it doesnt work

[kjf85]

I joined as a premium member. I am like the rest of you. I love this site!

[chinasmom]

How and where do make donations for the site?

[Shon]

On every page, there are three buttons near the top that says "Make a Donation" (for instance on this page, they are above the Post Reply button and the page navigation or "Page X of X 1, 2, 3...." at the top)

[chinasmom]

Thanks. Guess I need to change my glasses!!

[gene_sanchez]

hey shon just a quick question..i'd love to make a donation but i dont have a credit card is there any other way that i could pay? oh and when the site gets upgraded will all the members who didnt make a donation or become premium get kicked out?

[Suki]

Glad to see this post!!!;)

yes, there certainly is strength in numbers.
I'll snail yah something asap!:)

[Shon]

hey shon just a quick question..i'd love to make a donation but i dont have a credit card is there any other way that i could pay?Currenty, there isn't.oh and when the site gets upgraded will all the members who didnt make a donation or become premium get kicked out?No, no one will get kicked out for not donating or becoming a premium member, that is entirely your choice.

[bahamutt99]

Use Paypal to send donations directly to Shon? You can do that with your checking or savings account.