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    Default Would buying VIP ruin the fun of earning it?

    Exactly as the title says, what do you guys think. More rewarding, challenging, yet more work earning it. Or the easy route of buying it and getting it over with, and earning all the perks with it. Instant gratification you could say.




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    No input from anyone?

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    Well, what do you mean by "earning it"? I'm afraid you at least have to buy VIP tier 1.

    But here is what I think. I believe that nobody should be able to buy VIP tier 2, 3, 4 or 5. It would be much better if everyone who wants to be a VIP was forced to start with tier 1, and then work their way up (note: only on tier 3 do vip's have access to the vip forum).

    It just doesn't make much sense having tier 4 VIP's with something like 5 rep points or whatever.
    Anyway, I have talked a lot about this in the past :) so I really don't feel like making a long post.
    This should be enough for you to know my opinion.

    But am I against the VIP forum? No, not at all. It is a much safer forum (and it has some unique invites), therefore those who want that perk have to pay for it. We all understand that a website needs maintenance and money is always importat. I just wish there were more requirements, that's all.
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    Yeah, you make some very valid points. I feel the same way that you do for the most part.

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    It usually takes an act of god (aka Dave) to earn VIP usually.

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    Are the VIP level ups retroactive with our current stats? Because I'm just about to donate 5 euro and be done with that lol (I'm broke as hell, leave me alone!)

    edit: nvm lol
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    I agree with kevinflynn that you should have to work your way up and earn your way rather than buy your way in. That being said as to your question I would rather earn it and unlike thelaughingman posted there are opportunities to earn VIP occasionally
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    When I donated for VIP there were no tiers, just one VIP status. I did it for two reasons: 1) to help with server costs since this is a site I enjoy and use the most on the web & 2) because i wanted a sweet 150 x 250 avatar :P

    I would rather donate to the site and help keep things running smoothly than just win it, personally. I do agree that you should only be able to buy tier 1 VIP and have to earn the rest, but on the bright side most people in the VIP worth their salt understand that a person with 10 posts and 4 rep doesn't necessarily constitute a trustworthy member for a VIP GA :P.
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    Great answers all, I think this pretty much dictates how most people feel and I'm sure many got valuable information out of it. Therefore, I'm going to let it run it's course and close the thread.

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