Yep Last month.
How can my expiry date be April 29, 2010? I just renewed.
We don’t know how to tell you this Moodindigo1, but you are a Replicant.
That date has nothing to do with The Straight Dope. 
It’s tough being you, isn’t it?
Oooh, Ooooo!, I know!!
You paid for more than one year last year and now you just padded that amount.
You’re welcome. 
I resubscribed as soon as I noticed the sticky. The question is, do I have enough left on my card to help someone else in need before payday? Hmm…
Well gosh, here’s one of them now.
Thanks for making my point.
Colour me confused but I’ve often wondered what the diff is between a Charter member and a common or garden member like moi.
Anyone?
$7 a year.
Why?
When the board first went to pay, those of us who signed up by a certain time were granted the esteemed title of “Charter Member” and guaranteed the lifetime renewal rate of $7.95/year, as long as we don’t let our memberships lapse. Everybody who signed on after that point were charged $14.95/year, and are “Members.”
This seems a bit unfair. I only discovered the SDMB last June, surely if we ordinary plebs keep renewing we should get the same sort of discount you guys have
Take it up with the Reader. I don’t set policy. I just take the discount and smile.
I sure did.
Yes, I was reminded by a previous thread. I am glad for the reminders, or I would certainly forget. I wish I could subscribe for 5 years or so. I would gladly pay the $40 up front.
I shouldn’t, but I will.