# Will Memberships be "comped" for the equivalent length of time that search is gone? **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [March 18, 2008, 8:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-memberships-be-comped-for-the-equivalent-length-of-time-that-search-is-gone/441751 "2008-03-18T08:58:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Hostile\_Dialect](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e495f1/32.png) [@Hostile\_Dialect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hostile_Dialect)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2008, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-memberships-be-comped-for-the-equivalent-length-of-time-that-search-is-gone/441751/141 "2008-03-23T22:17:00Z")
I figured admins and mods wouldn’t have the answer; I was just wondering if you could tell us whether TPTB are aware of our request, whether they’ve said anything official about it, whether they’re _going_ to say anything official, etc. ---
**Author:** ![Tuckerfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@Tuckerfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuckerfan)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2008, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-memberships-be-comped-for-the-equivalent-length-of-time-that-search-is-gone/441751/142 "2008-03-23T22:19:54Z")
[QUOTE=Frank] An answer to the original question, as I stated in a earlier now closed thread, has to come from levels above me. Neither admins nor mods are involved in any such decisions nor may we speculate. [/QUOTE] WTF? Is this, or is this not, the internet? It’s _supposed_ to be filled with rampant speculation and pr0n, damn it! ---
**Author:** ![Sierra\_Indigo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f0a364/32.png) [@Sierra\_Indigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sierra_Indigo)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2008, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-memberships-be-comped-for-the-equivalent-length-of-time-that-search-is-gone/441751/143 "2008-03-23T22:50:37Z")
Thank you for re-opening the thread, **Frank**. ---
**Author:** ![Surbey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4491bb/32.png) [@Surbey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surbey)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-memberships-be-comped-for-the-equivalent-length-of-time-that-search-is-gone/441751/144 "2008-03-24T03:10:27Z")
[QUOTE=Sierra Indigo] Thank you for re-opening the thread, **Frank**. [/QUOTE] Agreed, I was upset that this was closed. It’s unfortunate that the first SDMB Official to come into the thread was on the third page. However, it is nice to know that someone is watching. ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-memberships-be-comped-for-the-equivalent-length-of-time-that-search-is-gone/441751/145 "2008-03-24T03:28:21Z")
I can’t offer anything of value either when it comes to solutions or say what’s going to happen. But I’ll say that the Big Cheeses are aware of the comments and sentiments being expressed here. ---
**Author:** ![Tuckerfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@Tuckerfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuckerfan)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-memberships-be-comped-for-the-equivalent-length-of-time-that-search-is-gone/441751/146 "2008-03-24T03:35:50Z")
[QUOTE=Marley23] I can’t offer anything of value either when it comes to solutions or say what’s going to happen. But I’ll say that the Big Cheeses are aware of the comments and sentiments being expressed here. [/QUOTE] No offense, but BFD. As has been pointed out time and time again, the membership has volunteered many, many, many, many different ways that this board could bring in more money, and the attitude from TPTB was _always_ this high handed, “We know what we’re doing, and we’re going to do it our way, so don’t even bother suggesting anything.” I know it, you know it, _they_ know it, so telling us that they’re aware of how we feel, just does diddlysquat for me. If Ed throws out a list of things that they’re going to try, along with dates at which the changes will be implimented, and the changes _actually_ happen, then, and **only** then will saying that “TPTB are aware” be significant, IMHO. ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-memberships-be-comped-for-the-equivalent-length-of-time-that-search-is-gone/441751/147 "2008-03-24T03:55:37Z")
No offense taken, **Tuckerfan** , I know I’m not saying anything worth applauding. But **Hostile Dialect** wondered if TPTB were aware of the request for comp time and other issues of concern. I can’t say what’ll happen, but the answer is yes, they are aware. ---
**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 24, 2008, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-memberships-be-comped-for-the-equivalent-length-of-time-that-search-is-gone/441751/148 "2008-03-24T18:53:28Z")
[http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/announcement.php?f=2](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/announcement.php?f=2) Jerry sez: Search has been re-enabled. All subscriptions will be extended by 10 days. Time between searches has been increased to 5 minutes . . . ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-memberships-be-comped-for-the-equivalent-length-of-time-that-search-is-gone/441751/149 "2008-03-24T18:57:38Z")
It’s about time. What? You expected me to say thanks? ---
**Author:** ![Sierra\_Indigo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f0a364/32.png) [@Sierra\_Indigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sierra_Indigo)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-memberships-be-comped-for-the-equivalent-length-of-time-that-search-is-gone/441751/150 "2008-03-24T19:08:14Z")
I’m going to say Thank You at least for the extension on subscriptions. It’s a small step that says at least TPTB are trying to take our complaints somewhat seriously. I think this one’s dead now, she can be buried if that’s necessary. ---
**Author:** ![Rhythmdvl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/85f322/32.png) [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-memberships-be-comped-for-the-equivalent-length-of-time-that-search-is-gone/441751/151 "2008-03-24T19:09:23Z")
Well, I’ll say thanks … ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-memberships-be-comped-for-the-equivalent-length-of-time-that-search-is-gone/441751/152 "2008-03-24T20:36:24Z")
[QUOTE=Q.E.D.] Care to explain what you think I’ve done here that’s so egregious it warrants a blatant rule violation to bring it to my attention? You don’t like the opinions I’ve expressed in this thread; that’s fine, you most certainly have that right. I also have a right to express mine, and I believe I have done so civilly unlike some of the responses to me. [/QUOTE] Sorry for the delay in answering your query-I was away for the holiday weekend. Other members have essentially expressed my feelings. You’re an intelligent fellow, and your opinions are of value on this board. Unfortunately, you have a habit of expressing your thoughts in an acerbic manner, outside of the Pit. ---
**Author:** ![Hostile\_Dialect](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e495f1/32.png) [@Hostile\_Dialect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hostile_Dialect)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-memberships-be-comped-for-the-equivalent-length-of-time-that-search-is-gone/441751/153 "2008-03-24T21:00:52Z")
Thanks, guys. ---
**Author:** ![Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d9b06d/32.png) [@Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boozahol_Squid_P.I)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-memberships-be-comped-for-the-equivalent-length-of-time-that-search-is-gone/441751/154 "2008-03-24T21:06:52Z")
Five minutes? Can you put a preview button on the search device? 🙂 Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Surbey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4491bb/32.png) [@Surbey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surbey)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2008, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-memberships-be-comped-for-the-equivalent-length-of-time-that-search-is-gone/441751/155 "2008-03-25T00:57:51Z")
5 min search is better than no search. Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2008, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-memberships-be-comped-for-the-equivalent-length-of-time-that-search-is-gone/441751/156 "2008-03-25T02:37:29Z")
And now that I know about checking my User CP for subscribed threads, I can use that to keep up on mine. But I’m curious. Five minutes between searches, but no time limit on refreshing the subscribed threads in User CP; how is it that that’s not a problem? ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2008, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-memberships-be-comped-for-the-equivalent-length-of-time-that-search-is-gone/441751/157 "2008-03-25T02:39:38Z")
[QUOTE=Siam Sam] And now that I know about checking my User CP for subscribed threads, I can use that to keep up on mine. But I’m curious. Five minutes between searches, but no time limit on refreshing the subscribed threads in User CP; how is it that that’s not a problem? [/QUOTE] The User CP button uses a different program and probably a special User Logical view that makes the specific repetitive search very simple. ---
**Author:** ![bbs2k](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e495f1/32.png) [@bbs2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bbs2k)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2008, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-memberships-be-comped-for-the-equivalent-length-of-time-that-search-is-gone/441751/158 "2008-03-25T06:59:51Z")
[QUOTE=Surbey] 5 min search is better than no search. Thank you! [/QUOTE] Not really all that happy. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-memberships-be-comped-for-the-equivalent-length-of-time-that-search-is-gone/441751.md?page=7)