# How do I get permission to post in the Marketplace? **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [October 17, 2013, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-permission-to-post-in-the-marketplace/671522 "2013-10-17T20:48:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TashaKitty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d26b3c/32.png) [@TashaKitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TashaKitty)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2013, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-permission-to-post-in-the-marketplace/671522/1 "2013-10-17T20:48:18Z")
I published a short ebook and I’m broke as shit, so I was hoping to post it in the Marketplace but I got a message that I don’t have permission or something to do so. ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2013, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-permission-to-post-in-the-marketplace/671522/2 "2013-10-17T20:49:37Z")
> [@TashaKitty](#): > > I published a short ebook and I’m broke as shit, so I was hoping to post it in the Marketplace but I got a message that I don’t have permission or something to do so. You need to be a paying member, I believe. ---
**Author:** ![TashaKitty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d26b3c/32.png) [@TashaKitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TashaKitty)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2013, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-permission-to-post-in-the-marketplace/671522/3 "2013-10-17T20:52:32Z")
> [@IvoryTowerDenizen](#): > > You need to be a paying member, I believe. Wait…people actually pay for membership here? ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2013, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-permission-to-post-in-the-marketplace/671522/4 "2013-10-17T20:57:32Z")
> [@TashaKitty](#): > > Wait…people actually pay for membership here? There are a few perks of paid membership. Posting in Marketplace is one of them. ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2013, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-permission-to-post-in-the-marketplace/671522/5 "2013-10-17T20:58:12Z")
> [@TashaKitty](#): > > Wait…people actually pay for membership here? Yes. All those people with custom titles, Charter member, or Member below their username are paid members. ---
**Author:** ![engineer\_comp\_geek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/engineer_comp_geek/32/504_2.png) [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2013, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-permission-to-post-in-the-marketplace/671522/6 "2013-10-17T21:05:25Z")
**Moderator Action** Moving thread from General Questions to About The Message Board. > [@](#): > > Only subscribers can start threads. This includes Members, Charter Members, SDMB staff and members of the Straight Dope Science Advisory Board. Anyone (including guests) can post a reply. From the marketplace rules, here: > **[Marketplace Rules](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=588475)** > > As posted by Ed Zotti on 12/7/2010 (updated 3/25/2011): Welcome to the Marketplace forum, where SDMB subscribers may promote commercial and other ventures they’re involved in. The following rules apply: Only subscribers can start threads. This... Subscribing members also do not see banner ads. Custom titles are also available. See here fore details: > **[Custom titles now available!](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=552461)** > > We’re pleased to announce a new Straight Dope Message Board feature - custom titles for subscribers (members and charter members). Have you always yearned to be listed as “Eminent Sage” rather than merely as “Member”? Now’s your chance. Modest fees... ETA: If you are interested in becoming a paying member, go to your user control panel (USER CP), click on Paid Subscriptions (on the left side, towards the bottom), and follow the on-screen prompts from there. If you have difficulty, please feel free to contact a moderator or an administrator. ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2013, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-permission-to-post-in-the-marketplace/671522/7 "2013-10-17T22:09:41Z")
> [@TashaKitty](#): > > Wait…people actually pay for membership here? Proudly. (I’m not allowed to discuss the perks publicly. ) ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2013, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-permission-to-post-in-the-marketplace/671522/8 "2013-10-17T22:19:47Z")
Oh, come on, **bobot** , everyone already knows all about the squid, anyway. No need to be coy about it. ---
**Author:** ![Musicat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/musicat/32/20189_2.png) [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2013, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-permission-to-post-in-the-marketplace/671522/9 "2013-10-17T22:22:45Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > Oh, come on, **bobot** , everyone already knows all about the squid, anyway. No need to be coy about it. Squid – pish posh. It’s that sweet goat benefit you need to keep quiet about. Not enough goats to go around. ---
**Author:** ![Musicat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/musicat/32/20189_2.png) [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2013, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-permission-to-post-in-the-marketplace/671522/10 "2013-10-17T22:25:24Z")
> [@TashaKitty](#): > > Wait…people actually pay for membership here? It’s the best $14.95 you ever spent in your life, trust me. (no refunds, however) ---
**Author:** ![Archeonomist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7cd45c/32.png) [@Archeonomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Archeonomist)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-permission-to-post-in-the-marketplace/671522/11 "2013-10-18T13:26:35Z")
I wish to register a complaint. I’ve been a paying member for years and I have still not received my goat and squid benefits! ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-permission-to-post-in-the-marketplace/671522/12 "2013-10-18T14:09:57Z")
Be careful what you wish for … **cue the squid** ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-permission-to-post-in-the-marketplace/671522/13 "2013-10-18T14:12:43Z")
> [@twickster](#): > > Be careful what you wish for … **cue the squid** Mine was broiled, have you switched to BBQ? ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-permission-to-post-in-the-marketplace/671522/14 "2013-10-18T16:55:05Z")
Dude, the initiation has really evolved since you signed up. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-permission-to-post-in-the-marketplace/671522/15 "2013-10-18T16:56:39Z")
Now they make you apply the dry rub to the squid while it’s still alive. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-permission-to-post-in-the-marketplace/671522/16 "2013-10-18T18:22:35Z")
> [@twickster](#): > > Dude, the initiation has really evolved since you signed up. Just _The Man_ trying to keep us Charter Members down… ---
**Author:** ![Finagle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b19c9b/32.png) [@Finagle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Finagle)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-permission-to-post-in-the-marketplace/671522/17 "2013-10-18T18:58:58Z")
> [@arnesw](#): > > I wish to register a complaint. I’ve been a paying member for years and I have still not received my goat and squid benefits! Everyone always wants their squid pro quo. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-permission-to-post-in-the-marketplace/671522/18 "2013-10-18T19:17:36Z")
> [@Finagle](#): > > Everyone always wants their squid pro quo. Unless there’s heavy demand, and you have to settle for an amateur quo. ---
**Author:** ![Archeonomist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7cd45c/32.png) [@Archeonomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Archeonomist)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-permission-to-post-in-the-marketplace/671522/19 "2013-10-18T20:01:27Z")
> [@Finagle](#): > > Everyone always wants their squid pro quo. > [@Telemark](#): > > Unless there’s heavy demand, and you have to settle for an amateur quo. To hell with the squid. You can have mine. I was told I could have my goat and eat it too! ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-permission-to-post-in-the-marketplace/671522/20 "2013-10-18T20:05:01Z")
> [@arnesw](#): > > To hell with the squid. You can have mine. I was told I could have my goat and eat it too! Oh my! You _really_ should have read the fine print on that contract. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-permission-to-post-in-the-marketplace/671522.md?page=2)