For the love of all things holy make me a charter member 
Let’s see if this works…
Posting as Jerry requested.
Either that was the fastest turnaround in history, or there’s something magical about posting once after you subscribe. Either way, never mind.
I paid via paypal a couple of days ago, but im still just a ‘member’.
Just testing
The PayPal payment is showing up on my online bank statement now. Does that mean I can be chartered?
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.
I have subscribed, and I am still a “guest.” Since I used PayPal, will it take a while?
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.
PayPal eChecks take 3-4 days to clear. If we don’t hear anything from them by Friday we will inquire.
Ah thanks, Ed. I was not aware of Paypal e-checks taking that long to clear. Thanks for the info.
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.
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.
Another Paypal user here. It seems to be quite slow. Just checking if other paypal users are in the same boat. Seems we are.
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
Testing…
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. 
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Thanks Ed!
well the money showed up in my bank statement so I am guessing it cleared but still no charter
ok nm it now says that I am a charter member…SWEET! 