Ok, I’ve just been here a few days, but I can tell this is a really smart and fun crowd.
I’m thinking of joining. But I thought I’d ask…
What are the benefits of becoming a member, and is it worth it?
Please share.
Thanks -tfk
Upside-no ads and I think more PM storage.
Downside-The squid has been…lonely.
In either case, welcome and enjoy.
Members get:
- more PM storage
- location/post count displayed
- the ability to post a picture in your profile
- fewer ads in browsers that allow ads, I think.
There may be a couple other little whistles and bells.
You are allowed to design your own membership card using color pens instead of crayons.
Ooooh!
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Let’s move this over to About This Message Board.
Welcome, TheFatKid. Glad to have you with us.
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Ok, thanks. Newbie mistake. :o
And hey, you can just call me FatKid.
As a member, you also get to bitch and moan with slightly greater moderator mercy. Just an iddy bit.
Cite?
(Observe the board culture in action, FatKid)
My post is my cite.
(Continue observing.)
Nicely done.
I’ve been here for 8 years.
Maybe you could point me in the direction of a couple of threads that support your claim.
Well, I reckon not everybody is fun.
I know I’m not. But I’m used to it.
Sorry for killing your thread. That happens sometimes…
Welcome anyways!
By any chance, does the site run faster if you’re a member?
(I.e., with no ads?)
It runs fine if you visit during late afternoon and/or evening hours. Those are the primary times I visit and I have had very few speed/connection issues with this place.
No.
It does, however, run a lot faster on Firefox with AdBlock and FlashBlock installed. FYI. Nothing whatsoever can assist the thoroughly broken search feature, you’re pretty much stuck with that.
As somebody posted upthread, members don’t see ads.
Yeah, I know. That’s what “I.e., with no ads” meant.