# SDMB Subscription Help 2009-2010 edition **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [January 26, 2009, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110 "2009-01-26T19:55:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/1 "2009-01-26T19:55:58Z")
We’ve had some requests for a “subscription help” thread here in ATMB – as we’ve had before this is a place where people could offer to help Dopers having various problems/difficulties with the subscription process, sponsor other members, ask for assistance, etc. So here 'tis. Dopers helping Dopers is always a very cool thing to see. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![cher3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/da6949/32.png) [@cher3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cher3)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2009, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/2 "2009-01-30T17:34:01Z")
How do I know when I need to renew my subscription? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Gfactor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de053/32.png) [@Gfactor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gfactor)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2009, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/3 "2009-01-30T18:09:39Z")
> [@cher3](#): > > How do I know when I need to renew my subscription? Thanks! Click User CP. In the column on the far left there is a link for “List Subscriptions.” Click it. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2009, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/4 "2009-01-30T18:16:39Z")
Then, when that one comes up empty, click the one that says “Paid subscriptions.” 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Gfactor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de053/32.png) [@Gfactor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gfactor)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2009, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/5 "2009-01-30T18:17:47Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > Then, when that one comes up empty, click the one that says “Paid subscriptions.” 😃 Ok. Do that then. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Hi\_Neighbor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hi_neighbor/32/494_2.png) [@Hi\_Neighbor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hi_Neighbor)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2009, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/6 "2009-02-05T15:32:12Z")
I think sponsoring a guest’s membership is a great idea. Can I run a contest where contestants write a one to two page essay on why they should be deserving of an SDMB membership? I would then purchase a one-year subscription to the boards to whoever I deem the winner. ---
**Author:** ![raindog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/2bfe46/32.png) [@raindog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raindog)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2009, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/7 "2009-02-08T01:10:35Z")
I am available to help a person or two if in need. PM me if I can help. ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/8 "2009-02-11T16:55:43Z")
> [@Hi\_Neighbor](#): > > I think sponsoring a guest’s membership is a great idea. Can I run a contest where contestants write a one to two page essay on why they should be deserving of an SDMB membership? I would then purchase a one-year subscription to the boards to whoever I deem the winner. This is a great idea. Please respond to me off the board at tubadiva AT aol dot com and we can discuss how to do this. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cab0a1/32.png) [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/9 "2009-02-24T22:17:14Z")
I re-upped, but my tag says I’m a Guest.\* Does this mean I can put my feet on the furniture without being yelled at?\*\* - Actual true part \*\* Being a wise guy. ---
**Author:** ![Gfactor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de053/32.png) [@Gfactor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gfactor)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/10 "2009-02-24T22:48:47Z")
> [@Mr Bus Guy](#): > > I re-upped, but my tag says I’m a Guest.\* I’ve passed this on to the administrative staff. Someone should be along soon. ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/11 "2009-02-25T04:51:24Z")
I’ll make sure Jerry sees this, he’s the subscription fixer guy. ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/12 "2009-02-25T16:43:44Z")
Jerry sez: “PayPal processed the transaction on 02/19/09 but vBulletin was not updated. I updated his Member subscription to be current through 02/25/10.” So Mr Bus Guy should be good to go now. We do apologize. ---
**Author:** ![Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cab0a1/32.png) [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/13 "2009-02-25T16:52:53Z")
Tanks! ---
**Author:** ![Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eyebrows_0f_doom/32/3119_2.png) [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eyebrows_0f_Doom)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2009, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/14 "2009-03-18T05:26:52Z")
My subscription is about to run out in a couple days but I’m unsure of one thing. If I don’t re-up, I get changed to Guest, yes? Now does that mean that I can no longer use the Search function? ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2009, 8:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/15 "2009-03-18T08:13:06Z")
Search is functional for Guests. ---
**Author:** ![Cicero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cicero/32/3594_2.png) [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 9:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/16 "2009-03-24T09:43:18Z")
Can you count me in for paying for a Charter member to retain their status if one needs the help (or whatever I pay for). ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2009, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/17 "2009-03-26T23:17:02Z")
Need some help, y’all. I want buy a gift subscription for a friend, and I have done it before, but that was a long time ago. My own doesn’t run out till May, so I don’t want PayPal to think I am re-upping **now** , and there’s nothing in the order section for a comment, so can I just e-mail the details and card # to Jerry, or how can I do this? Thanks Q ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2009, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/18 "2009-03-26T23:19:36Z")
If your friend is already registered to the board you can put in their member # and process the transaction for them. See where your number is “11672?” Replace that # with your friend’s number. If your friend is not yet registered on the board you’ll need them to get registered and then you can do it for them. ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2009, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/19 "2009-03-26T23:26:27Z")
Sorry, **TD** , but I don’t see my member number. And yes, the friend is already registered. Can you take me through it, please?:o Thanks Q ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2009, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/20 "2009-03-27T02:55:18Z")
You’re right – with this upgrade the situation is different now, the subscription page is totally different and not as transparent as it was before. I’m going to have to take this to Jerry and Ed and see what we can do about this. Sorry. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110.md?page=2)