# Wow really confused **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [January 28, 2005, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-really-confused/287194 "2005-01-28T22:21:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Ignatz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3be4f8/32.png) [@Ignatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ignatz)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2005, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-really-confused/287194/21 "2005-01-30T02:10:29Z")
And where else can you see the word, “vigalinate”? (Runs to Webster’s Unabridged–oops-need a bigger one, I guess.) ---
**Author:** ![Twoflower](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/twoflower/32/22_2.png) [@Twoflower](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Twoflower)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2005, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-really-confused/287194/22 "2005-01-30T15:49:27Z")
> [@Konstantine](#): > > A message board is a community. What kind of community are you willing to have if the members have to pay to post? [This kind.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=298750) ---
**Author:** ![Scruloose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e68b1a/32.png) [@Scruloose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scruloose)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2005, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-really-confused/287194/23 "2005-01-30T16:34:18Z")
> [@Konstantine](#): > > A message board is a community. What kind of community are you willing to have if the members have to pay to post? Look at it this way. What type of community would you be living in if you didn’t have to pay to live there? Roads need building/paving, police/fire/ems need equipment and pay, etc, etc. Stuff aint free. > [@](#): > > Sorry but it seems like you’re just after the money to me. Is this based on anything, you know, factual? ---
**Author:** ![Q.E.D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/51bf81/32.png) [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2005, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-really-confused/287194/24 "2005-01-30T16:46:20Z")
**Konstantine** , read [this thread](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=278181), then tell me again what you think of this community. _That_ is what this place is about. Fifteen bucks a year is nothing for that kind of kinship and support. Believe it. ---
**Author:** ![Ca3799](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9f8e36/32.png) [@Ca3799](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ca3799)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2005, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-really-confused/287194/25 "2005-01-30T17:47:56Z")
I used to say “I’ll never pay to post” too, but then found this site. I was here before it became a paid site and had to really consider if I was willing to pay. By then I had been sucked into the SDMB vortex and found myself addicted. I really can’t think of another venue where I get the entertainment and thought provoking discussions that I get here. At a little over a dollar a month, it seems like a good value to me. That’s why I paid. Seriously, if you want to stay and can’t afford it, you can get your membership subsidized by another generous member. Why don’t you use your 30 day free trial and then report back here before you make a decision? ---
**Author:** ![ultrafilter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/3d9bf3/32.png) [@ultrafilter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultrafilter)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2005, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-really-confused/287194/26 "2005-01-30T18:18:35Z")
> [@Konstantine](#): > > That means you guys make somewhat around the margin of say what, 40,000 dollars a year? Last we were told, even with the pay-to-post, the boards are still in the red. That’s how high the bandwidth usage is here. ---
**Author:** ![EmeraldGrue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/dc4da7/32.png) [@EmeraldGrue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmeraldGrue)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2005, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-really-confused/287194/27 "2005-01-30T18:22:59Z")
More proof of the [amazing Doper community](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=288302). ---
**Author:** ![Zebra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c0e974/32.png) [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2005, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-really-confused/287194/28 "2005-01-31T18:10:32Z")
> [@Ignatz](#): > > And where else can you see the word, “vigalinate”? > > (Runs to Webster’s Unabridged–oops-need a bigger one, I guess.) Obviousliosity, you need a bigger dictionary. :smack: ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2005, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-really-confused/287194/29 "2005-01-31T18:26:31Z")
Of course, none of us can tell you whether this board is worth fifteen bucks a year _to you_. If you decide that it’s not, well, that’s your decision, and we can’t fault you for it. But the first month is free, and I know that you can afford that. So at the very least, enjoy your free month. At the end of that time, make your decision, and if you happen to decide to stay, we’ll be happy for you. But at least give us that time before you make a final decision, ok? ---
**Author:** ![Ponder\_Stibbons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ponder_stibbons/32/343_2.png) [@Ponder\_Stibbons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponder_Stibbons)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2005, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-really-confused/287194/30 "2005-01-31T18:41:49Z")
> [@Ignatz](#): > > And where else can you see the word, “vigalinate”? > > (Runs to Webster’s Unabridged–oops-need a bigger one, I guess.) AH, here it is: “Use of the vagina to …” Oops! That’s “vaginilate”. I guess I’ll have to keep looking … Actually, **Zebra** , “vigalinate” is my favoritest newsome word!! I love the sound of it. “Vigalinate”. 🙂 And **Konstantine** , just to reiterate what others have said: Hang around for a while, see what you think. If at the end of 30 days you decide it isn’t worth the fifteen bucks, then leave and we won’t think the worse of you (honest!). And if you do decide to stick around, there are all sorts of options to get your account paid. So don’t sweat it! 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Eats\_Crayons](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/278dde/32.png) [@Eats\_Crayons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eats_Crayons)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2005, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-really-confused/287194/31 "2005-01-31T18:58:20Z")
The SDMB costs $1.25 a month to be a new member. This is upsetting? A basic cable TV package would cost me around $45 a month and this place is far more entertaining. ---
**Author:** ![Duke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e8c25b/32.png) [@Duke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2005, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-really-confused/287194/32 "2005-01-31T19:35:05Z")
> [@ultrafilter](#): > > Last we were told, even with the pay-to-post, the boards are still in the red. That’s how high the bandwidth usage is here. Hijack, but–seriously? The Board is still “in the red”? If that’s the case, I’d honestly be concerned about the long-term viability of this place. The _Reader_ can’t bail us out forever, can they? ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2005, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-really-confused/287194/33 "2005-01-31T20:13:44Z")
If the unthinkable happens, we could always go back to BBBoy and this time **Tuba** wouldn’t need to pay for it. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2005, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-really-confused/287194/34 "2005-01-31T20:16:07Z")
> [@Q.E.D.](#): > > **Konstantine** , read [this thread](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=278181), then tell me again what you think of this community. _That_ is what this place is about. Fifteen bucks a year is nothing for that kind of kinship and support. Believe it. I was wondering when someone would post this one. This one still makes me cry when I read it. ---
**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:** [January 31, 2005, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-really-confused/287194/35 "2005-01-31T21:08:08Z")
Actually, we are contributing a trickle of revenue to the Chicago Reader. We’re a long way from being a major profit center, but that’s not why the Reader let us do our thing to begin with. I can’t say for sure but I think we are covering our expenses at least, which are higher now that we are not on the Reader server; it’s always more expensive to go outside. However, we had eaten most all the capacity on their server, so it was a necessary move to give them access. I would hope that our guest would see our community and want to be a part of it; it’s truly quite a remarkable group. I learn something every day from our members and feel honored to be a part of this crazy thing. If you don’t care for our reindeer games, well damn, not much we can do for you. your humble TubaDiva Administrator ---
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2005, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-really-confused/287194/36 "2005-01-31T21:33:38Z")
Kelly? This you? If it is, nice to see you made it. ---
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2005, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-really-confused/287194/37 "2005-01-31T21:37:28Z")
> [@Konstantine](#): > > I honestly can’t afford to pay 15 bucks. Well, you’re not obligated to stay for a membership. As in, you can have your free month and then just choose not to join up. We (I) prefer that you do, but if you can’t that’s fine. Also, there are a few members here who also would donate money for you to have one. All the more reason to stick around and get to know people. Plus you can’t find any other MB on the net that has the knowledge and info of the people here. ---
**Author:** ![Tenar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/35a633/32.png) [@Tenar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tenar)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2005, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-really-confused/287194/38 "2005-02-01T00:10:09Z")
Looks like Konstantine isn’t coming back, kids. S/he hasn’t posted in three days. Shame. ---
**Author:** ![Tenar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/35a633/32.png) [@Tenar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tenar)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2005, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-really-confused/287194/39 "2005-02-01T00:13:11Z")
Whoops. Make that “she.” I hadn’t checked her profile before posting. My bad. ---
**Author:** ![Jayn\_Newell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Jayn\_Newell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jayn_Newell)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2005, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-really-confused/287194/40 "2005-02-01T01:11:04Z")
Yeah, I figured as much as well. Probably left right after that last post and never looked back. Pity, I think. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-really-confused/287194.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-really-confused/287194.md?page=3)