Premium Membership

[Anth0ny]

I'd certainly purchase one.

 

[Exce L]

I would seriously purchase one.
The "Embed videos" caught my eye, as well as "Name change" and "Custom Title"

 

[¯\_S.(ツ).L.I.D._/¯]

Regardless, no one is entitled to a custom title or a name change. Just take it as a perk for giving back to the smash community.

How ya like me now?

 

[Zero Beat]

There's the PM and visitor's messaging feature for these kinda responses^^^^, use them.

 

[DtJ Jungle]

I wasn't just referring to you >_>. If that's what makes people happy then whatever.

 

[Kinzer]

admins can do whatever they want anyway right?

As long as they don't abuse their power, yes of course.

I don't understand everyone's infatuation with custom title. You aren't on SWF to show how clever/funny you can make your name or your title. You aren't entitled to it, which is how you guys are making it seem. It is a cool perk to have for those that are willing to give back to the smash community, the ultimate goal of premium memberships.

Besides, do you realize how many custom titles we would have of the same thing everytime a new fad comes out (Thinks of Mods with On a Boat)

I like to think of a title as a second name.

Too bad that you can't have the title first, because "Cavalier Kinzer" makes a nice example, but I'll settle for "Embodiment of Speed" if that fits.

 

[DtJ Jungle]

So why didn't you just make your name Cavalier Kinzer?

 

[Omis]

Stop complaining about not having a custom title.
They arent that big a deal.

<3z his title btw

 

[Mith_]

custom titles are a big deal obv.
thats why we are paying for them

 

[wh1te5had0w]

Stop complaining about not having a custom title.
They arent that big a deal.

<3z his title btw

They are not a big deal to you because you have one!

 

[Mic_128]

Besides, do you realize how many custom titles we would have of the same thing everytime a new fad comes out (Thinks of Mods with On a Boat)

*Flashback of Xdae's closet*

 

[DtJ Jungle]

Ah you people and your silly fads

 

[Pierce7d]

First of all, the point of a forum is for communication. It would be extremely annoying if the addition of Premium Membership hindered many of these things. Therefore I want to TRIM the list of potential changes.

You should not be able to change anyone else's color. Colors in Smashboards are useful so that people are able to quickly identify what category certain useful members are awarded to (Smash Director, Moderator, Debater, SBRoomer, etc) Having a flurry of colors would simply mean that no one would be able to tell who is actually of significance (not saying other members aren't significant, but it ruins the organization of things).

I think Pmembers should have their own specific color, not a host of colors, save they get confused for mods.

Three name changes a month is HORRIBLE. It makes you easily confusable with others with a similar name, if your own isn't consistent. The reason we have names is to identify and refer to individuals. Naturally, if this was a constantly changing property, it would be pretty bad. Now, I understand that there are those who regret the name they originally chose, which is why I think one name change a month should be more than enough, ESPECIALLY considering that this is a manual process. Naturally, you'll think harder about it the second time around.

The rest is pretty good, but I could see the email address costing additional money when it really isn't a necessity, especially considering that smashers will sooner check their PM box, especially when looking for information from other smashers. I'd remove that feature, to save on the money Pmembership would cost MLG to provide.

That being said, I'd probably buy it.

 

[¯\_S.(ツ).L.I.D._/¯]

Custom titles are awesome aren't they Omis?

*Hi-fives*

 

[LLDL]

I think every listed feature is perfect except the amount of name changes. Don't get me wrong, I desperately want to change my name, and I would not buy premium accounts without it. but 3 name changes a month on a forums isn't a good Idea. I think that 1 name change per year or even just 1 name change and we have to pay each time $2.50 would be more than enough to satify those of us who want a legit name change and have already thought out very carefully the new name that we want to stick with for the rest of our time here.

 

[DtJ Jungle]

Or 3 a year.

 

[Kinzer]

So why didn't you just make your name Cavalier Kinzer?

Kind of cheezy when it's just a username, I just want people to refer to me as exactly how you see it now.

...Then having a second name would just be another way people could refer to you.

But you gotta be creative when thinking about this kind of stuff don't you?

My title could also be my Brawl tag, and it makes sense since "2Slow" can go right in there.

 

[Jigglymaster]

I'm too lazy to check but what about larger avatars?

Like not too much bigger but bigger than the ones now.

Btw i'm already considering buying this.

It will give me much power ha ha ha.

 

[Moy]

I think every listed feature is perfect except the amount of name changes. Don't get me wrong, I desperately want to change my name, and I would not buy premium accounts without it. but 3 name changes a month on a forums isn't a good Idea. I think that 1 name change per year or even just 1 name change and we have to pay each time $2.50 would be more than enough to satify those of us who want a legit name change and have already thought out very carefully the new name that we want to stick with for the rest of our time here.

i agree wholeheartedly.

 

[Jigglymaster]

I think every listed feature is perfect except the amount of name changes. Don't get me wrong, I desperately want to change my name, and I would not buy premium accounts without it. but 3 name changes a month on a forums isn't a good Idea. I think that 1 name change per year or even just 1 name change and we have to pay each time $2.50 would be more than enough to satify those of us who want a legit name change and have already thought out very carefully the new name that we want to stick with for the rest of our time here.

I disagree cause what if you changed your name and then decided that you wanted to go back to your original name? You would either be screwed or wait a month or a year. I wouldn't want that, and plus everyone would like to have a temporary name once in a while.

 

[Firus]

First of all, the point of a forum is for communication. It would be extremely annoying if the addition of Premium Membership hindered many of these things. Therefore I want to TRIM the list of potential changes.

You should not be able to change anyone else's color. Colors in Smashboards are useful so that people are able to quickly identify what category certain useful members are awarded to (Smash Director, Moderator, Debater, SBRoomer, etc) Having a flurry of colors would simply mean that no one would be able to tell who is actually of significance (not saying other members aren't significant, but it ruins the organization of things).

I think Pmembers should have their own specific color, not a host of colors, save they get confused for mods.

Three name changes a month is HORRIBLE. It makes you easily confusable with others with a similar name, if your own isn't consistent. The reason we have names is to identify and refer to individuals. Naturally, if this was a constantly changing property, it would be pretty bad. Now, I understand that there are those who regret the name they originally chose, which is why I think one name change a month should be more than enough, ESPECIALLY considering that this is a manual process. Naturally, you'll think harder about it the second time around.

The rest is pretty good, but I could see the email address costing additional money when it really isn't a necessity, especially considering that smashers will sooner check their PM box, especially when looking for information from other smashers. I'd remove that feature, to save on the money Pmembership would cost MLG to provide.

That being said, I'd probably buy it.

Hm, you actually bring up mostly good points here. Switching colors might not be such a good idea at all, and yeah, the name changes will probably get abused to the point of confusion. It confused me enough when a few people got their names changed on April Fool's. There are people who want one name change legitimately and need Premium Membership so they'll stop bugging Admins for one. But three name changes a month...if you're changing your name that often, chances are you're abusing it.

The one thing I disagree on is the email. It's not exactly necessary, as you obviously have an email already if you signed up for this site. But it's kind of a cool perk, and it wouldn't cost any extra, I don't think...unless I'm mistaken, once you own a domain name it doesn't cost any extra to make email addresses (but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong).

For name changes, I think multiple name changes per Premium Memberships is fine. I say either 1 a month, or 3 throughout the entire year of the membership.

 

[zrky]

Custom titles are awesome aren't they Omis?

They are amazing


As for the name changes, i would think that maybe 1 every 4 months is sufficient and paying extra for name changes is stupid. While good for raising money, it just wouldn't work with some people.

 

[Teran]

I'm not sure if you've considered this already Azua, but I was thinking of giving Premies access to the <marquee> function for their posts.

Not a big deal, but I guess it could be easily overlooked, and I think it's a really neat little feature. :D

 

[Steel]

First of all, the point of a forum is for communication. It would be extremely annoying if the addition of Premium Membership hindered many of these things. Therefore I want to TRIM the list of potential changes.

You should not be able to change anyone else's color. Colors in Smashboards are useful so that people are able to quickly identify what category certain useful members are awarded to (Smash Director, Moderator, Debater, SBRoomer, etc) Having a flurry of colors would simply mean that no one would be able to tell who is actually of significance (not saying other members aren't significant, but it ruins the organization of things).

I think Pmembers should have their own specific color, not a host of colors, save they get confused for mods.

Three name changes a month is HORRIBLE. It makes you easily confusable with others with a similar name, if your own isn't consistent. The reason we have names is to identify and refer to individuals. Naturally, if this was a constantly changing property, it would be pretty bad. Now, I understand that there are those who regret the name they originally chose, which is why I think one name change a month should be more than enough, ESPECIALLY considering that this is a manual process. Naturally, you'll think harder about it the second time around.

The rest is pretty good, but I could see the email address costing additional money when it really isn't a necessity, especially considering that smashers will sooner check their PM box, especially when looking for information from other smashers. I'd remove that feature, to save on the money Pmembership would cost MLG to provide.

That being said, I'd probably buy it.

I completely agree with Pierce about the name changes/colors :/

 

[Azua]

Premium members will only be one color.

I don't see the harm in 'tagging' another person and making them pink for 10 or 15 days.

 

[Mogwai]

to be perfectly honest, I don't see the joy in it. I mean, it really wouldn't be that big a problem, but at the same time, I don't understand why that's something you would want premium members to have.

 

[Azua]

Because people have friends?

 

[Steel]

Will there be restrictions on the changing of other users' colors?

Perhaps only those on a friends list?

 

[Mogwai]

Because people have friends?

no they don't, this is smashboards

seriously though, whether people use it for their friends or tagging people they don't like or w/e, either way it's just turning smashboards into high school with premium members being the cool kids who get to either shun others or make them cool too. I dunno, just seems to cliquey for me.

 

[Ochobobo]

"More important, how much?!"

 

[Zero Beat]

no they don't, this is smashboards

seriously though, whether people use it for their friends or tagging people they don't like or w/e, either way it's just turning smashboards into high school with premium members being the cool kids who get to either shun others or make them cool too. I dunno, just seems to cliquey for me.

Perhaps it takes a high school mentality to look at it that way. Are you sure this is the only way to look at it? Because I hadn't thought of it this way untill now.

Anyway, there's always a cool kids club in every forum, I don't think that it would have a negative effect.

 

[Steel]

Perhaps it takes a high school mentality to look at it that way. Are you sure this is the only way to look at it? Because I hadn't thought of it this way untill now.

Anyway, there's always a cool kids club in every forum, I don't think that it would have a negative effect.

A lot of people think the immaturity of some of those on this forum may take over when given too many freedoms, you know?

Just one example:

"I'm going to change my name to SteeI2nd and have someone make my name color the same as his, haha!"

Also, name colors aren't really a big deal but some people are content with how it is. I don't understand why we should allow people to randomly change it without your permission? Correct me if I'm misunderstanding something.

 

[Mogwai]

Perhaps it takes a high school mentality to look at it that way. Are you sure this is the only way to look at it? Because I hadn't thought of it this way untill now.

lol, I'm 23 bro, HS is more than a bit behind me and I don't care to relive it

Anyway, there's always a cool kids club in every forum, I don't think that it would have a negative effect.

I mean, I guess I'm fine with having cool kids clubs where people have the ability to put themselves in it (i.e. only premium members) or remove themselves from it (deny a premium member changing your color). I just think the idea of giving premium members control over others accounts, even in a way as trivial as changing their color, doesn't make much sense.

 

[Zero Beat]

I don't understand why we should allow people to randomly change it without your permission? Correct me if I'm misunderstanding something.

I'm not entirely sure of how this color changing will work for premies. I don't think it's been done in the past? You'd have to rely on QueenKilljoy for that one.

lol, I'm 23 bro, HS is more than a bit behind me and I don't care to relive it.
I mean, I guess I'm fine with having cool kids clubs where people have the ability to put themselves in it (i.e. only premium members) or remove themselves from it (deny a premium member changing your color). I just think the idea of giving premium members control over others accounts, even in a way as trivial as changing their color, doesn't make much sense.

Here's the thing, we have over 100,000 members. so far, only 130 something are interested in buying it. Will it really be that big of a deal? Besides, it's not "control over others' accounts."

It's all based on requests to Admins. It's how you'd get your title, and name change as well.

Unless you have access to the ACP, there is no way to perform these actions, including color changes in names. It all goes through an admin. See why it wouldn't really be an immature/crazed high school environment?

 

[Mic_128]

Also, name colors aren't really a big deal but some people are content with how it is. I don't understand why we should allow people to randomly change it without your permission? Correct me if I'm misunderstanding something.

If the person doesn't want their name to be the colour I'm sure there'd be an option to not accept the colour change/remove it. I have no idea how the mechanics would work, wether you'd have to manually choose to display the colour, ala group memberships, wether there'd be a prompt to accept/deny a recolour, or simply getting a PM from an admin saying "Billy wants to give you <colour> Do you accept yes/no"

We aren't planning on letting people be jerks with it.

It's all based on requests to Admins. It's how you'd get your title, and name change as well

It may change, but the way custom titles for premmies worked last time was that they were able to change it themselves under "Your Details" in a way just like changing your location. I'd assume it'd be the same.

 

[pockyD]

as long as the person has the ability to NOT have their color changed by a random premium member, I don't think there's a real problem with it. otherwise, it's like allowing someone to force you to wear a hat of their choosing for a week for no reason whatsoever

sure, I think it's stupid and pointless, but I can also recognize that other people find it "fun" or "exciting" or whatever, and as long as it doesn't affect me, then let the good times roll

 

[Steel]

If the person doesn't want their name to be the colour I'm sure there'd be an option to not accept the colour change/remove it. I have no idea how the mechanics would work, wether you'd have to manually choose to display the colour, ala group memberships, wether there'd be a prompt to accept/deny a recolour, or simply getting a PM from an admin saying "Billy wants to give you <colour> Do you accept yes/no"

We aren't planning on letting people be jerks with it.

Okay, that's all I really wanted to be sure of. As long as we can "reject" their request in some way.

 

[Mogwai]

^(this was supposed to be under Pocky's post) yea, I guess I may have misunderstood the mechanics of it all.

As long as people aren't allowed jerks with it, I still would have no use for it, but wouldn't be opposed to it as a feature.

 

[Sephiroths Masamune]

I don't like the color change idea how els can we recognize the pros, admins, mods, ect.?

 

[LLDL]

yeah, make sure that they can change to any color except RED, then people would do stuff like Administrar0r or something like that