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Redhedd Converting to Paid Subscription System
Posted On 10/14/2009 17:12:03 by steve

Gentle Redhedds, beloved friends, the time has come to convert Redhedd.com from a free site to a subscription-based community.

Rehdedd is approaching 10,000 members and the server shows the weight of so much redheaded love weighing on the database.  This love is heavy, folks.  We wouldn't have it any other way, but it's heavy.

I've poured countless thousands of dollars into Redhedd that I will never see returned. I have been happy to, all this time, it is after all a labor of love. But the money is not limitless. Times is tough, and I can't afford to continue operating at a loss. The site needs a new server in order to avoid the database freezes that occur nightly, as well as other upgrades that make redheads happy and keep them interested..

I know that many of you see this site as perfectly enjoyable as long as it's free.  I understand that position just fine, and won't blame you a whit if you end up leaving us. I'll miss you, but I'll understand.

I also know that many of you love it here, and would pay if you could, but are unable to make the $25/year subscription. To me, that is incredibly sad, but again, I can't afford to keep bankrolling site costs without seeing some income to fund operations. I will hate to see you go. I will miss you. The site will miss you. But this is the way it has to be.

I am happy to announce however that there will be a merit scholarship that will afford a free subscription for ten members.  These scholarships will be awarded based on seniority and contribution scores to ten deserving members. Please only apply for this scholarship if you are truly in need. You can apply by sending me a message with the subject line "gimme danger."

I am hoping that the rest of you will see that this site adds a bit of value to your lives, and that you are willing to give something back in exchange.  I feel that $25/year is a reasonable amount to ask, and will be able to put the funds from the payments toward a new more powerful server and further upgrades to site function.

As you all probably know, the subscription fee can be paid via paypal. Please sign up here: http://www.redhedd.com/join/

Some of you may not be able to use paypal. In that case please contact me for alternative payment methods.

The site will convert over to the subscription-only system on November 1st. Until then, all ye free members enjoy, and all ye already subscribed, thank ye for your continued support.

-Steve

 



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11/01/2009 18:02:06
a little bit more information about the whole thing would be nice steve !


10/30/2009 11:30:35
I'm in! My $25 has been added to your coffers, use it as you see fit.  


10/28/2009 20:19:57

This will be the end of it it Steve! Advertise.

 



10/25/2009 19:18:08
why not take a commercial hosting that is cheaper ?


10/25/2009 07:01:53
Damn the GFC!  It seems as though I'm going to be another redhead leaving.. :(  But I have a question-if someone leaves and then ends up having some spare moolah to pay the fee, will their old profile be restored as it was when they left?  I will miss everyone on here dearly, even though I haven't been on here nearly as much as I would like to have been lately.  Much love Steve, thanks for doing this off your own back for so long, I think this shows how much we all really appreciate you and what you've been doing for us.
Love you guys, will miss you xxxxxxx

PS anyone who wants an msn address or whatever, let me know!


10/22/2009 08:53:39
i consider this to be a right step....but sadly many a times when we make a decision we happen to see consequences...its breaking my heart to leave redhedd...but hope i will be joining soon again...i accept this decision of Mr.Steve...I Love you all....Take Care every one...and be a little more active on redhedd...thats my advice....from the First redhedd from Asia...


10/20/2009 08:52:59
$25 a year? that's something like £15 in our money, I must admit that due to recent circumstances, I haven't logged in as much as I used too but I hope to use the site more in future.

Looks as if I'm about to revive my Paypal account

xoxo


10/19/2009 14:17:32


10/19/2009 13:54:31
Steve,

I can't pay through PayPal. Bank won't let me. That and I don't like to....long story. Umm? Help?


10/18/2009 21:27:00

Hrmmm

 this is a bit of a shame

but fair enough i guess..

 

25 a year?

and that would be $25  US ?!

 i think ill end up getting a paypal account :P

 



10/18/2009 00:22:08

@CelticCurls In the end Steve has to do what he needs to run the site but I do think a limited membership of one month with very limited picture storage would help get people here and decide if they want to stay.  Overall I think membership will dip in a huge way but at the same time the active one time accounts or those that log on once a year will not be taking up space.

I guess I am torn because I do not know if I would have stayed with the site if when I first logged on it was pay only but, at the same time if Steve can not pay for the site the it will not exist at all.

 

On adverts:  Possible but we I think it would make the site look horrible and we do not know if Steve has the time to spend on running an ad business.



10/17/2009 23:53:26
When is the cut off date?


10/17/2009 15:42:36

people who are using firefox and addblockplus don't see the adds, so
i don't think putting banners all over the place is the solution.

Idea:

Vip
accounts: (25$ / year) full access to site + unlimited (100MB) upload
pictures, unlimited forum posts, more options to 'design' profilepage,
free tshirt ;)

Day accounts: (1$ / day) : their account will be created and they get full acces to site +
limited upload pictures that day (500kb a day till 100MB in total
reached ofcourse), limited forum posts that day, maybe some other
limitations ? If they want to use their account another day again, they have to pay 1$ again

Guests: (no money) full reading acces to forum,
unable to post themselfs, limited picture views, maybe to options to
block my profile for not VIP or day account members ?

I don't mind paying the 25, as long as it is in dollar ;)



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