# Subscribed, but Charter Member not showing **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [March 22, 2004, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735 "2004-03-22T18:39:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 11
**Author:** ![pool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pool/32/4152_2.png) [@pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pool)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735/201 "2004-03-25T11:27:37Z")
For the love of all things holy make me a charter member ☹ ---
**Author:** ![F.U.Shakespeare](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/aca169/32.png) [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735/202 "2004-03-25T12:04:03Z")
Let’s see if this works… ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735/203 "2004-03-25T13:27:26Z")
Posting as Jerry requested. ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735/204 "2004-03-25T13:28:54Z")
Either that was the fastest turnaround in history, or there’s something magical about posting once after you subscribe. Either way, never mind. ---
**Author:** ![graememorrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/graememorrison/32/2287_2.png) [@graememorrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/graememorrison)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735/205 "2004-03-25T14:31:18Z")
I paid via paypal a couple of days ago, but im still just a ‘member’. ---
**Author:** ![luluBahrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e5b9ba/32.png) [@luluBahrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luluBahrain)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735/206 "2004-03-25T15:09:24Z")
Just testing ---
**Author:** ![Jimmy\_Chitwood](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f475e1/32.png) [@Jimmy\_Chitwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jimmy_Chitwood)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735/207 "2004-03-25T15:34:26Z")
The PayPal payment is showing up on my online bank statement now. Does that mean I can be chartered? ---
**Author:** ![todd33rpm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a5b964/32.png) [@todd33rpm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/todd33rpm)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735/208 "2004-03-25T15:47:13Z")
Yeah, I admit it, this is a test post, I’m checking because my ego is entirely married to whether my status says “Charter Member” or not. I am one sad damned panda. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Great\_Zamboni](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4bbf92/32.png) [@The\_Great\_Zamboni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Great_Zamboni)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735/209 "2004-03-25T16:59:06Z")
I have subscribed, and I am still a “guest.” Since I used PayPal, will it take a while? ---
**Author:** ![Sylkyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/da6949/32.png) [@Sylkyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylkyn)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735/210 "2004-03-25T17:14:07Z")
I paid early this morning (around 7:30AM CST) and still no “Charter Member”. I have my receipt from Paypal. Do I need to email a mod just just hold my durn horses? Holding horses until further notice. ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Zotti](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/fbc32d/32.png) [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735/211 "2004-03-25T17:37:12Z")
> [@The Great Zamboni](#): > > I have subscribed, and I am still a “guest.” Since I used PayPal, will it take a while? PayPal eChecks take 3-4 days to clear. If we don’t hear anything from them by Friday we will inquire. ---
**Author:** ![Sylkyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/da6949/32.png) [@Sylkyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylkyn)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735/212 "2004-03-25T18:33:11Z")
Ah thanks, **Ed**. I was not aware of Paypal e-checks taking that long to clear. Thanks for the info. ---
**Author:** ![cheddarsnax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@cheddarsnax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cheddarsnax)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2004, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735/213 "2004-03-26T01:35:33Z")
I have subscribed, but I’m still a mere “Member”. Please make me a “ **Charter** Member” so everyone knows how important I am. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![cheddarsnax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@cheddarsnax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cheddarsnax)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2004, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735/214 "2004-03-26T01:36:51Z")
Wha… well, it seems that in the time it take me to write that post, I became a Charter Member. Please disregard my previous post. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![Kaotic\_Newtral](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/71e660/32.png) [@Kaotic\_Newtral](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kaotic_Newtral)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2004, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735/215 "2004-03-26T01:50:54Z")
Another Paypal user here. It seems to be quite slow. Just checking if other paypal users are in the same boat. Seems we are. ---
**Author:** ![Bean\_Counter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/db5fbb/32.png) [@Bean\_Counter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bean_Counter)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2004, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735/216 "2004-03-26T05:14:55Z")
We the people, in order to **charter** a more perfect message board, sensure domestic ignorance, provide for the mundane and pointless, promote the general debates and secure the blessings of Cecil to ourselves and our posterity do ordain and **charter** this subscription for the Straight Dope Message Board. Or should I quote from the Magna **Charter**? I think I’ll go watch something on **Charter** cable now. Regards, Bean **Charter** ---
**Author:** ![Catfood\_Purrito](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Catfood\_Purrito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catfood_Purrito)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2004, 5:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735/217 "2004-03-26T05:59:34Z")
Testing… ---
**Author:** ![xenophon41](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/xenophon41/32/253_2.png) [@xenophon41](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xenophon41)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2004, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735/218 "2004-03-26T13:47:56Z")
> [@Ed Zotti](#): > > PayPal eChecks take 3-4 days to clear. If we don’t hear anything from them by Friday we will inquire. So, will you check for everyone who’s paid via eCheck, or just those of us who’ve posted here to ask? (By the way, I paid via eCheck, it’s cleared my bank, and I’m asking. 🙂 ) Thanks Ed! ---
**Author:** ![pool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pool/32/4152_2.png) [@pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pool)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2004, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735/219 "2004-03-26T13:57:37Z")
well the money showed up in my bank statement so I am guessing it cleared but still no charter ☹ ---
**Author:** ![pool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pool/32/4152_2.png) [@pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pool)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2004, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735/220 "2004-03-26T13:58:44Z")
ok nm it now says that I am a charter member…SWEET! 🆒 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735.md?page=10) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735.md?page=12)