# So, Charter Members, how do I get in? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 15, 2008, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-charter-members-how-do-i-get-in/456591 "2008-07-15T18:55:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Green\_Bean](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_bean/32/1760_2.png) [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-charter-members-how-do-i-get-in/456591/21 "2008-07-16T00:37:31Z")
Ha ha! I’m a charter member and you’re not!! ---
**Author:** ![Sage\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sage_rat/32/399_2.png) [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-charter-members-how-do-i-get-in/456591/22 "2008-07-16T01:01:48Z")
I was a Charter Member… I’m just lazy and didn’t renew my account until my subscription went up and it wouldn’t let me post. And then it was GOOOONE. GONE FOREEEEEVER!! Ah well. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![adhemar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@adhemar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adhemar)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-charter-members-how-do-i-get-in/456591/23 "2008-07-16T01:45:39Z")
[QUOTE=Flander] As a Charter Member, I’m popping in to post this as it is the requirement of Charter Members to post in all threads asking about Charter Membership. Plus it reminds those who aren’t who to send the money to. [/QUOTE] Wow, I missed the memo on that! Maybe that’s why I haven’t been getting my perks regularly. Adhemar ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-charter-members-how-do-i-get-in/456591/24 "2008-07-16T01:59:52Z")
[QUOTE=foolsguinea] I propose a new status for those who want to be Charter Members but missed their chance. “Belated Charter Member” or something. [/QUOTE] I’m more partial to “Losers.” 😃 (Not only do we get to pay less, but we get to mock others. That’s worth the price of admission right there! ) ---
**Author:** ![GaryM](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garym/32/241_2.png) [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-charter-members-how-do-i-get-in/456591/25 "2008-07-16T02:53:27Z")
Another charter member who wants to be on the receiving money list! ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-charter-members-how-do-i-get-in/456591/26 "2008-07-16T03:11:00Z")
The first step in becoming a charter member is to have your own chart. Then you have to make yourself available for rental. It’s sort of like being a charter boat, but not as damp. ---
**Author:** ![gravitycrash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/977dab/32.png) [@gravitycrash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gravitycrash)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-charter-members-how-do-i-get-in/456591/27 "2008-07-16T03:19:46Z")
I was a lurker for two years before it was announced that this message board would go to a pay to post system. My Charter Member status is something to be proud of and I’m damn proud of it. _sniffles_ ---
**Author:** ![Spacegirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47774/32.png) [@Spacegirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spacegirl)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-charter-members-how-do-i-get-in/456591/28 "2008-07-16T03:49:08Z")
I’m posting because **Flander** said so. Also, to be a charter member, you have to know the third **gry** word. ---
**Author:** ![ComeToTheDarkSideWeHaveCookies](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ComeToTheDarkSideWeHaveCookies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ComeToTheDarkSideWeHaveCookies)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-charter-members-how-do-i-get-in/456591/29 "2008-07-16T04:23:40Z")
The Charter Member Club is biased against procrastinating and forgetful lesbians. They revoked my membership. And they’ll be hearing from my attorney. I kid. At least about the lawyer part… ---
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-charter-members-how-do-i-get-in/456591/30 "2008-07-16T04:34:34Z")
Being a Charter Member also gets you special privileges at Dopefests. Sorry, I’m not allowed to discuss what they are… ---
**Author:** ![LouisB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/dfb087/32.png) [@LouisB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LouisB)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-charter-members-how-do-i-get-in/456591/31 "2008-07-16T04:54:53Z")
Note there are two grades of Charter Members: The “Greenies” and the “Bluesies.” Blusies haven’t been found worthy of receiving the Supreme Secret as of yet. ---
**Author:** ![grey\_ideas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/dfb087/32.png) [@grey\_ideas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grey_ideas)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 7:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-charter-members-how-do-i-get-in/456591/32 "2008-07-16T07:51:16Z")
So wait a minute, us Charter Members get; - ability to time travel - free squid or a squid that frees me - bathing in something that comes from an ass and vestal virgins laughing at me - hookers and blow - knowledge of the third 'gry word - special privileges at Dopefests …no wonder I’m so damn tired the whole time! ---
**Author:** ![Spacegirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47774/32.png) [@Spacegirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spacegirl)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 9:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-charter-members-how-do-i-get-in/456591/33 "2008-07-16T09:47:23Z")
I don’t really like squid, so I am willing to share mine with a non-charter member. ---
**Author:** ![cards](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecd19e/32.png) [@cards](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cards)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-charter-members-how-do-i-get-in/456591/34 "2008-07-16T12:45:22Z")
To be truely elite, you need to be both a charter member and a '99er. We’ve got benefits I can’t even tell you about. ---
**Author:** ![legalsnugs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/45deac/32.png) [@legalsnugs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/legalsnugs)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-charter-members-how-do-i-get-in/456591/35 "2008-07-16T15:38:48Z")
[QUOTE=LouisB] Note there are two grades of Charter Members: The “Greenies” and the “Bluesies.” Blusies haven’t been found worthy of receiving the Supreme Secret as of yet. [/QUOTE] You weren’t supposed to tell! Now the Bluesies know there’s a Supreme Secret!! ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-charter-members-how-do-i-get-in/456591/36 "2008-07-16T16:29:38Z")
[QUOTE=cards] To be truely elite, you need to be both a charter member and a '99er. We’ve got benefits I can’t even tell you about. [/QUOTE] Meh. I see you joined in the SECOND half of 1999. You don’t even know what benefits are! [QUOTE=LouisB] Note there are two grades of Charter Members: The “Greenies” and the “Bluesies.” Blusies haven’t been found worthy of receiving the Supreme Secret as of yet. [/QUOTE] Is that what they told you? I’m “Platinum.” I haven’t posted enough yet to reach “Titanium.” ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-charter-members-how-do-i-get-in/456591/37 "2008-07-16T17:22:04Z")
Stupid '99ers. Who wants to be in their crappy club for jerks anyway? (I’m assuming you all get that this is a play off of a Simpson’s episode, and not a personal attack. 😃 ) ---
**Author:** ![bufftabby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/77aa72/32.png) [@bufftabby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bufftabby)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-charter-members-how-do-i-get-in/456591/38 "2008-07-16T17:30:30Z")
[QUOTE=ComeToTheDarkSideWeHaveCookies] The Charter Member Club is biased against procrastinating and forgetful lesbians. They revoked my membership. And they’ll be hearing from my attorney. I kid. At least about the lawyer part… [/QUOTE] You forgot you were a lesbian?! How…awkward! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-charter-members-how-do-i-get-in/456591.md?page=1)