I'd like to see a $5.00 monthly subscription option

[Circadian 1,273]

I would subscribe for $5.00 a month. That's pretty much what an xbox live gold account costs, right? (I wouldn't know, PSN )

[King 5,625]

Personally I think $5.00 isn't really enough to be under the title of subscriber, not that it isn't bad to give money to the site, but Subscriber should be reserved for a little higher amount then $5.

 

If you want to give $5 a month then it's as simple as going through paypal each month.

 

But as I said, this is completely my opinion, and any donation is a good donation.

[Circadian 1,273]

 

 

Personally I think $5.00 isn't really enough to be under the title of subscriber, not that it isn't bad to give money to the site, but Subscriber should be reserved for a little higher amount then $5.

 

Let me put it this way... don't look a gift horse in the mouth?

[King 5,625]

Let me put it this way... don't look a gift horse in the mouth?

Yes but think about it...if we go $5, whats stopping it from being $1 or 50c ?

There needs to be a minimum, and yes I know $5 is "technically" the minimum, but the site ALSO needs a minimum. It's not my place  to say what that minimum is, but this is my opinion. Im happy you would give money to the site, as I will do ever now and then...buuuut yeah... Don't get me wrong Im not trying to come across as an ass

[Jokuc 8,173]

I don't know how I should think here, but there are always some people who donate or subscribe just because of the perks, and putting a limit at $5 minimum, everyone who just want the perks would pick that one. Which means less money for the site.

 

But again I have no clue what I think about this..

[Nohbdy 4,108]

I know you have good intentions, OP, but I feel that it would have more negative consequences than positive, if I understand the FAQ correctly. 

 

The incentive for subscribing, in addition to that "warm and fuzzy feeling," is that the subscriber receives extra perks, such as the special label, the larger avatar and signature, and name changes. These are meant to encourage contribution. If the price of subscription were lowered, then those who pay more would feel cheated (not that they should, of course, given the greater noble cause ). The value of the Subscribers label will go down, the incentives will be weakened, and people will begin to contribute less.

 

Furthermore, there is a link between donation and subscribing that must be noted. A $10 subscription is the equivalent of a month of donor benefits (three days per dollar). As a subscriber, you will receive the same benefits for the entire month, regardless of how much you donate. This, therefore, establishes a lower bound for the subscription fee. Any lower than that, and the benefits become cheaper for subscribers than for donors. There is then much lower incentive for users to donate rather than subscribe, while simultaneously decreasing income for the server. Now, donations aren't bad, per se, but they work differently from subscriptions. For many, these differences will be enough to discourage them from contributing.

 

The donor system, despite its apparent similarities to the subscription system, is very important in covering the inherent flaws of subscription. Not only does it grant users greater flexibility in how much they want to donate, but also when they want to donate. Subscription is easier for those who wish to make regular contributions, but it lacks the elasticity of donations. Members who are discouraged from donating, but who do not wish to subscribe, will not contribute at all. 

 

So, yeah. It's a good idea, but one that would not work for the reasons I have described. 

[Betez 1,734]

As other people have said, I feel like the things that come with being a subscriber/donor are worth a little more than 5 dollars. While I understand that any donation is technically a donation, I still feel like 5$ isn't really enough to be called a donor.

 

Speaking of which, and hear me out on this one., MAYBE we can make a 5$ option, but you can only get donor privileges if you donate 15$. (And if over time, you donate the equivalent of 5$, that counts too.) But I don't really think subscribing with 5$ is very helpful, as Twilight already said.

Edited April 17, 2013 by Betez

[Circadian 1,273]

I don't want to have to go to my accont every month and donate manually every time.

 

If the donor "perks" are that big of a deal to everybody, maybe make the five dollar subscriber perks less substantial?

 

For instance, they might only get to choose a member title, or only get a larger avatar or something. Maybe lesser amounts get you a silver/bronze username instead of a gold. I don't care, just something so people feel like they're getting their money's worth.

[Leafeon 2,702]

While I am no subscriber: This does sound much too cheap.

 

I wouldn't think cutting perks is an option, honestly. Idk though.

[Freewave 1,145]

Ouch subscribing is $10 here? That does seem a bit high but if that's what it takes to pay the bills i understand. I do think that something a bit more reasonable for some small perks (or no perks) should be available. Or maybe boost the $10 sub package (give the ability to ban and move threads  ...ok something more reasonable of course  ) to keep it preferrable.

Edited April 17, 2013 by Freewave