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Originally posted by TheSphinxSorry about that!
Originally posted by AikoSorry what I didn't make clear was that the 'Lifetime Subscription' should be a maximum of 10-15 years, otherwise the big question of cost does rise it's head.
Actually a nice idea. It should be based on the number of years a normal average subscriber is a subscriber up here. Say it is two to three years, so the lifetime subscription will cost a dollar / euro or ninety, or a bit more, let's say a hundred or so. Of course quite a lot of money for an online game though...
But, there really need to be some assurance ...[text shortened]... ple years. I think I might still prefer an annual subscription and an annual escape possibility.
Originally posted by TheSphinxI think if this is priced right, and the future of the site is assured then this is a fair suggestion.
Sorry what I didn't make clear was that the 'Lifetime Subscription' should be a maximum of 10-15 years, otherwise the big question of cost does rise it's head.
For example someone joins at age 18, (and on the assumption that RHP will survive) his lifetime membership is a very possible 70 years. Whereas an old bugger like me at 49 with a life expect ...[text shortened]... einf two screens at the moment so I'll sign off and let somone else untangle ths mess. (Sorry!)
Originally posted by rhbCan you actually imagine one person or two persons dedicating their time to a website like this for another fifteen years? Maybe Russ and / or Chris may sell RHP. Then you just have to wish for the best what will happen then, if the same directions will be sailed. Not all take-overs are friendly and for the best for a community / 'employees'.
What makes you think that?
Originally posted by Aikogreat idea!! all the time this site is alive and kicking, i will always be here its the best online chess site by far!! what about a 5 year subscrption fee?? any ideas anyone.................
Can you actually imagine one person or two persons dedicating their time to a website like this for another fifteen years? Maybe Russ and / or Chris may sell RHP. Then you just have to wish for the best what will happen then, if the same directions will be sailed. Not all take-overs are friendly and for the best for a community / 'employees'.
Originally posted by TheSphinxSome members do indeed have lifetime memberships. The ones who helped the site get underway back in the beginning while it was costing Russ money to run.
Sorry about that!
Russ, how about a lifetime membership fee? Obviously there are a couple of drawbacks to this idea, ie: Should anyone be caught cheating then they should be banned from the site and NO refund whatsoever. I'm sure that could be added to the rules of RHP without too much problem. That again would have to be up for discussion, but perh ...[text shortened]... rge income from the players that sign up.
Okay, I'm ready to be pulled to pieces now.....
Originally posted by XanthosNZSurely this is the idea of a 'Site Ideas' forum. I wasn't aware that anyone had a lifetime membership and I have no idea of the profitablilty of this club. Nor do I have access to the books and as far as I or you know perhaps Russ is struggling to keep heads above water, then my idea would of been a feasable idea.
Some members do indeed have lifetime memberships. The ones who helped the site get underway back in the beginning while it was costing Russ money to run.
Now that the site is going a yearly membership seems like the best model to follow? The site isn't in need of a sudden injection of capital (that lifetime subs would grant) and the server bills will still need to be paid next year.
Originally posted by TheSphinxAnd everytime you put forward a crap idea that serves no purpose I'll tell you so.
Surely this is the idea of a 'Site Ideas' forum. I wasn't aware that anyone had a lifetime membership and I have no idea of the profitablilty of this club. Nor do I have access to the books and as far as I or you know perhaps Russ is struggling to keep heads above water, then my idea would of been a feasable idea.
Until I am able to have access to these areas then I will do my best to come with an idea for the good of the site.