# 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:** 6
**Author:** ![Larry\_Mudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f14d63/32.png) [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2009, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/101 "2009-05-19T21:43:45Z")
Last year I mentioned that I would likely let my subscription lapse, and someone here wordlessly re-upped me. (Thanks, whoever that might have been.) I’m just hangin’ out, waiting for an opportunity to restore balance to the Force. ---
**Author:** ![Find\_Friends](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c37758/32.png) [@Find\_Friends](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Find_Friends)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2009, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/102 "2009-05-19T23:45:46Z")
[See my latest post on _ **this** _ thread.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=11158439&posted=1#post11158439) If “Walrus” still needs help, let me know, please. Thank you, 🙂 _ **- Jack** _ ---
**Author:** ![Find\_Friends](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c37758/32.png) [@Find\_Friends](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Find_Friends)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2009, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/103 "2009-05-20T00:29:18Z")
> [@True Blue Jack](#): > > Yo! Tuba Diva! Oh, heck, I can do it tomorrow! _ **- Jack** _ [/QUOTE] ---
**Author:** ![bobkitty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c67d28/32.png) [@bobkitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobkitty)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2009, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/104 "2009-05-20T01:30:11Z")
> [@tristesse](#): > > I’ve got you covered, **bobkitty**. 🙂 Oh my goodness, thank you SO MUCH **tristesse**!!! Very appreciated! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Doctor\_Who](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Doctor\_Who](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Who)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2009, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/105 "2009-05-20T01:33:20Z")
> [@OttoDaFe](#): > > Done, pending confirmation from the PTB. **OttoDaFe** , this lowly 2000’er thanks you from the bottom of my heart. ---
**Author:** ![picker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/picker/32/13969_2.png) [@picker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picker)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2009, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/106 "2009-05-20T03:36:51Z")
Gosh, this is pretty embarassing. But things are pretty damn tight these days and I would truly appreciate the help. Thank you very much in advance. ---
**Author:** ![groo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecd19e/32.png) [@groo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/groo)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2009, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/107 "2009-05-20T04:02:56Z")
> [@picker](#): > > Gosh, this is pretty embarassing. But things are pretty damn tight these days and I would truly appreciate the help. > > Thank you very much in advance. Done. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2009, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/108 "2009-05-20T07:39:40Z")
For some reason I am having difficulty signing up with the one card I have with me. If someone can help me out I can repay once I get back to the states in a few weeks. I know it is last minute and if it too late, no big deal. ---
**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:** [May 20, 2009, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/109 "2009-05-20T08:04:19Z")
Done. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2009, 8:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/110 "2009-05-20T08:18:22Z")
> [@Cicero](#): > > Done. Damn that was quick. It’s good to have people in other time zones. I’ll PM you when I get back home. ---
**Author:** ![picker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/picker/32/13969_2.png) [@picker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picker)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2009, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/111 "2009-05-20T12:50:53Z")
The generosity here among the community, despite our many viewpoints and differences never continues to amaze me. Thank you very much. ---
**Author:** ![groo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecd19e/32.png) [@groo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/groo)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2009, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/112 "2009-05-21T00:56:37Z")
De nada. Almost everyone I know is in a feast or famine situation these days. It’s truly dizzying. ---
**Author:** ![Tenar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/35a633/32.png) [@Tenar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tenar)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2009, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/113 "2009-05-22T03:05:12Z")
> [@Larry\_Mudd](#): > > Last year I mentioned that I would likely let my subscription lapse, and someone here wordlessly re-upped me. (Thanks, whoever that might have been.) > > I’m just hangin’ out, waiting for an opportunity to restore balance to the Force. Can anyone (including Larry) help me out? I HAVE the money, but can’t get my payment to go through because the security number on the back of my Visa card is worn off and I can’t get the payment to go through without it. Yes, it is now ONE HOUR from my expiry (or maybe two hours, Chicago time?). Any way, I realize that the odds are slim at this point, and it is ENTIRELY my own fault, but if someone can give me a hand I will glady either pay them back or pay it forward to someone else. Thanks so much! (How does this work? Do I email you or PM you my SDMB password, or what? I don’t have enough time left to read the thread and find out for sure!) Thanks in advance, whether you are able to help in time or not. (If my Charter status expires, I won’t need the help as there will be no time constraint and I can get my card situation straightened out). ---
**Author:** ![JimOfAllTrades](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba8739/32.png) [@JimOfAllTrades](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JimOfAllTrades)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2009, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/114 "2009-05-22T03:18:31Z")
> [@Tenar](#): > > Can anyone (including Larry) help me out? I HAVE the money, but can’t get my payment to go through because the security number on the back of my Visa card is worn off and I can’t get the payment to go through without it. Yes, it is now ONE HOUR from my expiry (or maybe two hours, Chicago time?). Any way, I realize that the odds are slim at this point, and it is ENTIRELY my own fault, but if someone can give me a hand I will glady either pay them back or pay it forward to someone else. Thanks so much! (How does this work? Do I email you or PM you my SDMB password, or what? I don’t have enough time left to read the thread and find out for sure!) > > Thanks in advance, whether you are able to help in time or not. (If my Charter status expires, I won’t need the help as there will be no time constraint and I can get my card situation straightened out). You should be covered **Tenar**. I just got the confirmation. ---
**Author:** ![Tenar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/35a633/32.png) [@Tenar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tenar)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2009, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/115 "2009-05-22T03:24:42Z")
WOW! Thank you SO much for helping out a moron in need. Please let me know (here or in PM) whether you would prefer $$ payback or a pay-forward to others in need (again, once I get my damned card replaced so I can use it). You are very kind, **RJKUgly**. I know it doesn’t really mean anything to have “Charter Member” status, but I kind of like it anyway, so I really appreciate your help. Thanks again! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Mudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f14d63/32.png) [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2009, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/116 "2009-05-22T03:29:52Z")
> [@RJKUgly](#): > > You should be covered **Tenar**. I just got the confirmation. You’re fast, **RJKUgly**. [/clint eastwood eye narrowing] ---
**Author:** ![Tenar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/35a633/32.png) [@Tenar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tenar)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2009, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/117 "2009-05-22T03:32:01Z")
You’re my hero too, **Larry**. I really appreciate the effort. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![JimOfAllTrades](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba8739/32.png) [@JimOfAllTrades](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JimOfAllTrades)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2009, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/118 "2009-05-22T03:32:28Z")
No problem at all **Tenar** , glad to help. I understand about the charter status. It isn’t a huge thing, but like a old favorite shirt I’ve had it for a while now and have gotten used to it. 🙂 Don’t worry about payback, if you can get your card problems wrangled just sponsor someone else if the opportunity comes up. And I know a couple of others were waiting to help out as well, and I didn’t mean to swoop in and cut someone else off, but I thought with the deadline you mentioned I shouldn’t wait. eta: Sorry about that Larry! ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Mudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f14d63/32.png) [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2009, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/119 "2009-05-22T03:39:50Z")
> [@RJKUgly](#): > > Sorry about that Larry! Heck, no - I’m just kidding, of course. It’s cool that it’s a little hard to sneak in there. ---
**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:** [May 22, 2009, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110/120 "2009-05-22T14:04:05Z")
Could one of you please help **Tinkertoy**? > [@](#): > > I didn’t get the reminder until 1 day before I expired so now I’ve lost Charter Member status and I cannot and will not reup for the full price. With both my husband and myself layed off it is my membership or the electric bill. I do wish I had been notified earlier though. Would be very much appreciated. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-subscription-help-2009-2010-edition/483110.md?page=7)