# I'm no longer a Guest! This is my first post as a Member! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 11, 2012, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-no-longer-a-guest-this-is-my-first-post-as-a-member/631220 "2012-08-11T22:24:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 25
**Author:** ![AClockworkMelon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aclockworkmelon/32/10803_2.png) [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2012, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-no-longer-a-guest-this-is-my-first-post-as-a-member/631220/25 "2012-08-12T02:52:49Z")
> [@EmilyG](#): > > I’m still new to the board, and I’ve tried to look for information on the difference between a “guest” and a “member,” but haven’t been able to figure it out. Perhaps someone can enlighten me? > > Congratulations, **Leo**! As I described [here](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=592146): > [@What are the benefits of paying for membership?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-benefits-of-paying-for-membership/566806/2): > > First of all, you’ll have no ads. Some people complain about the occasional ad-born virus that attacks the board so it might be helpful to think of your subscription as protection money. Second, you’ll experience an overwhelming sense of moral superiority over your fellow, less charitable Dopers. And finally, you’ll be relieved of burdensome money- just imagine, no worrying about what to do with the cash you spent subscribing! > > Due to my many meaningful contributions to the board I was sponsored by a fellow Doper, so unfortunately I don’t receive the second and third benefits. But I have full access to the first. --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-no-longer-a-guest-this-is-my-first-post-as-a-member/631220)._