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scarletwoman

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131. Wow! Excellent news! You guys are absolutely wonderful!

Tue Aug 21, 2012, 06:17 PM

Aug 2012

I've never been concerned about my own ability to pay for a yearly subscription - and I cleverly donated in mid-November last year, so I'd have a good long time on my existing star before needing to renew - but it's bothered me tremendously that so many DUers were feeling like they'd have to give up on having a star because they couldn't afford to pay the fixed rate.

My happiness and gratitude are on the behalf of all those for whom for the fixed cost of renewal was prohibitive. I'm so delighted that they will now have a way to keep/renew their stars at a price they can afford.

For myself, I now intend to throw MORE than the previous fixed price into the kitty when my time to renew comes around, so that I can help make up for the smaller amounts that others are going to pay.

I've been here for 11 years and DU is my online "home". I want to do my part to preserve this special place.

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Pay what you want. Pay how you want. Becoming a DU Star Member is now much easier. [View all] Skinner Aug 2012 OP

great! I was having trouble with PayPal.... mike_c Aug 2012 #1

I had problems too. Control-Z Aug 2012 #22

Same here. kentuck Aug 2012 #74

I ended up going directly to Control-Z Aug 2012 #81

You guys are to be congratulated Stinky The Clown Aug 2012 #2

Cool, many thanks! FSogol Aug 2012 #3

Tbank you so much! This makes it so much easier! freshwest Aug 2012 #4

Insofar as they did not become popularity contests and the word "twunt" was not directed at me XemaSab Aug 2012 #5

Twunt? n/t Control-Z Aug 2012 #27

Google is your friend (J/K) NYC_SKP Aug 2012 #52

Oops! lol Control-Z Aug 2012 #80

Oops- It's not "twit"... NYC_SKP Aug 2012 #95

hahaha Control-Z Aug 2012 #139

I agree... CJCRANE Aug 2012 #38

what a twent.... mike_c Aug 2012 #98

I never minded them, either. MineralMan Aug 2012 #101

Thanks for posting this information. liberal N proud Aug 2012 #6

Thank you so much. I've been "star free" since March and haven't felt good about it. myrna minx Aug 2012 #7

Hi, myrna minx..... Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #130

Hey there! myrna minx Aug 2012 #167

I'm alive and kicking. Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #187

If any single person complains about a single sentence you wrote.. snooper2 Aug 2012 #8

Can we also donate stars, like we used to do????????? dixiegrrrrl Aug 2012 #9

oh I didn't catch that, just assumed - I echo this question! Kali Aug 2012 #17

Currently we do not provide the option for members to give star memberships to other DU members. Skinner Aug 2012 #31

that is probably a good point Kali Aug 2012 #50

Almost affordable for anyone. Wait Wut Aug 2012 #61

i need to drink where you do mcctatas Aug 2012 #158

+1 Tunkamerica Aug 2012 #165

Yeah, I went into shock when... Wait Wut Aug 2012 #176

Fix that please. I went to gift someone, and couldn't. nt onehandle Aug 2012 #183

Check post 173 below. (Pun intended.) 2ndAmForComputers Aug 2012 #175

Skinner, is there not a minimum for a year as opposed to continuning? Lint Head Aug 2012 #10

staying classy, as usual. grantcart Aug 2012 #11

My thoughts exactly. Great job Skinner, to all of you. n/t Greybnk48 Aug 2012 #40

I tried to pay but I'm not sure it went through gollygee Aug 2012 #12

It does not appear to have gone through. Elad Aug 2012 #49

Ok, thanks gollygee Aug 2012 #51

OK it worked that time gollygee Aug 2012 #55

Mine too. OrwellwasRight Aug 2012 #151

thank you! Kali Aug 2012 #13

I so agree Kali. juajen Aug 2012 #147

i am glad you did this. barbtries Aug 2012 #14

Thanks, Skinner! highplainsdem Aug 2012 #15

Thanks, fellas. enlightenment Aug 2012 #16

I'm very happy with this announcement. ellisonz Aug 2012 #18

done TrogL Aug 2012 #19

Thanks Guys....I have missed my star, but it was just not in the budget. I can work with this. Lochloosa Aug 2012 #20

Looks like you have covered all concerns. JNelson6563 Aug 2012 #21

Thank you. Done! n/t livetohike Aug 2012 #23

Thanks, this will help. immoderate Aug 2012 #24

Recommended pricing? SpankMe Aug 2012 #25

I agree - need suggested amounts like we used to have. Also, on quarterly fund drive, couldn't we patricia92243 Aug 2012 #168

Thank you so much. Lindsay Aug 2012 #26

I am glad DU went back to the pay-what-you-want format bigwillq Aug 2012 #28

A step in the right direction LiberalFighter Aug 2012 #29

Look at that I got my star back. Yippee!! LiberalFighter Aug 2012 #33

There is a credit card provider klook Aug 2012 #94

Does this also mean we can go back to sponsoring other people's stars? William769 Aug 2012 #30

see #31 Kali Aug 2012 #59

Thanks for directing me to that. William769 Aug 2012 #60

This is excellent! cyberswede Aug 2012 #32

Yayy! This is great! Vanje Aug 2012 #34

Proving that Democrats have hearts Generic Other Aug 2012 #35

I am now a proud Gold Star member of DU ailsagirl Aug 2012 #36

That's cool dipsydoodle Aug 2012 #37

Done. Thank you for doing this! Kaleva Aug 2012 #39

I'm glad that I don't have to deal with the whole $42 vs. $60 issue. Renew Deal Aug 2012 #41

That and not having to create a paypal account etherealtruth Aug 2012 #185

Thank you, Skinner & Admins! MadrasT Aug 2012 #42

Love the big yellow ANNOUNCEMENT banner too! Thank you for making it easy for geezers to stay MADem Aug 2012 #43

Your responsiveness is to be commended, Skinner steve2470 Aug 2012 #44

I used to regularly pay for a star. StrictlyRockers Aug 2012 #45

I just purchased one year. Would like an email reminder when it expires PuppyBismark Aug 2012 #46

wow.... I always have felt Bluerthanblue Aug 2012 #47

Very cool of ya'll to do this! RedStateLiberal Aug 2012 #48

Thanks LadyHawkAZ Aug 2012 #53

Thank you!!! n/t RKP5637 Aug 2012 #54

Since you have just eliminated what was an overwhelmiong negative, truedelphi Aug 2012 #56

Skinner, This is a powerful reminder of how amazing you guys are at listening and responding to DUer suffragette Aug 2012 #57

Nicely done and glad to do it. russspeakeasy Aug 2012 #58

Thank you! n/t Raine1967 Aug 2012 #62

I think this "sliding scale fee" is a great idea Lifelong Protester Aug 2012 #63

Thanks Gemini Cat Aug 2012 #64

This is wonderful. Thank you SO... YvonneCa Aug 2012 #65

What was so wrong with the 'fund drives'? jannyk Aug 2012 #66

Passionately loved the hearts. BUT... aquart Aug 2012 #70

Agreed. It made us feel like a 'community'. jannyk Aug 2012 #84

Now get rid of that NRA ad ASAP! Botany Aug 2012 #67

Race you to the jacuzzi! suffragette Aug 2012 #68

I'll get the drinks and snacks Botany Aug 2012 #71

"I mean who will stop me and my gold star?" ellisonz Aug 2012 #85

and 'specially off the fucking lawn! lonestarnot Aug 2012 #148

Some good music and we'll be set! suffragette Aug 2012 #152

Got it covered Botany Aug 2012 #154

Oh, my, my, my suffragette Aug 2012 #157

Thanks, Skinner. I recently did a lot of soul-searching before renewing, not because I don't want gkhouston Aug 2012 #69

done and thank you for DU I start my day w/ this ! april Aug 2012 #72

Thank you! Lugnut Aug 2012 #73

YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY DainBramaged Aug 2012 #75

I'm commenting veganlush Aug 2012 #76

ok, i guess its been a year veganlush Aug 2012 #78

Outstanding! rug Aug 2012 #77

8 hours after I paid for another year, LOL. But seriously, that's awesome. MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #79

What do you think they were waiting for? grantcart Aug 2012 #110

Well, that certainly helps my inferiority complex, thanks! nt MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #118

Anytime. But if you really want to feel bad you are going to have to call Cliffordu. grantcart Aug 2012 #122

Then I will continue to "pay-what-you-want". Hugin Aug 2012 #82

Thanks for doing this ... bayareaboy Aug 2012 #83

Thank you! I have missed my star - just donated what I could afford vademocrat Aug 2012 #86

Well played, Sir. Well Played. aikoaiko Aug 2012 #87

AW! I am SO happy to see this. Raffi Ella Aug 2012 #88

Best move of the day! Panasonic Aug 2012 #89

dammit, I just re-upped at full price and I could have done so for a buck two fiddy! Warren Stupidity Aug 2012 #90

Cheapskate! I gave a buck three-eighty. MineralMan Aug 2012 #100

Thanks! I made a contribution, and will MineralMan Aug 2012 #91

I had a feeling it would come to this. In fact I predicted it just yesterday. Thanks. nt onehandle Aug 2012 #92

Much appreciated! Zero Division Aug 2012 #93

Brilliant klook Aug 2012 #96

Thanks Skinner! lunatica Aug 2012 #97

Woohoo!11!!!1 Permanut Aug 2012 #99

That is very generous of you. I just renewed a week or so ago and think that amount is fair for me. corkhead Aug 2012 #102

Thank you, Skinner supernova Aug 2012 #103

Thanks, it will also make it easier Warpy Aug 2012 #104

Good. Glad you did it, it is definitely a step in a right (left?:) direction. inna Aug 2012 #105

You guys! That's the greatest, and I support this move 100%. Bluenorthwest Aug 2012 #106

You guys are the absolute best! pacalo Aug 2012 #107

Wow, great timing! a2liberal Aug 2012 #108

Happy dancing!! mrs_p Aug 2012 #109

This is great. LiberalAndProud Aug 2012 #111

Excellent! Now how about using ActBlue instead of Paypal? eridani Aug 2012 #112

I'm very pleased about this. Thank you! yardwork Aug 2012 #113

Thank you, Skinner. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2012 #114

Thanks Skinner n/t Bonhomme Richard Aug 2012 #115

Lost my star last week but will renew as soon as funds are available. Snarkoleptic Aug 2012 #116

I know I've told you this before... pacalo Aug 2012 #134

Thanks! Snarkoleptic Aug 2012 #155

Thanks! I consider DU to be my news center -- can't imagine having LuckyLib Aug 2012 #117

Great! skamaria Aug 2012 #119

Too easy to support such a great site. Aerows Aug 2012 #120

I just "reupped" Johnny Noshoes Aug 2012 #121

This is wonderful news. Thank you admins (Skinner, EarlG, and Elad)! Grateful for Hope Aug 2012 #123

Thank you so much, Skinner. Paka Aug 2012 #124

Greetings, Paka ailsagirl Aug 2012 #132

Yippee!!! Grovelbot may be back. Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #125

Hellofa business model, Skinner pscot Aug 2012 #126

Thank goodness ismnotwasm Aug 2012 #127

Thanks, Skinner mvd Aug 2012 #128

Thank you....makes me feel a whole lot better to be able to 'donate' something....you guys rock! nt snappyturtle Aug 2012 #129

Wow! Excellent news! You guys are absolutely wonderful! scarletwoman Aug 2012 #131

I just got home from a hellacious day in traffic to see this--this is TREMENDOUS! Thank you Skinner hlthe2b Aug 2012 #133

Love this! Politicub Aug 2012 #135

Thanks so much for your thoughtful reconsideration of the subscription issue. northoftheborder Aug 2012 #136

WooooHooooo Astazia Aug 2012 #137

My renewal check will be in the mail catchnrelease Aug 2012 #138

Thank you Deb Aug 2012 #140

Are we going to have the donation "contests" tavalon Aug 2012 #141

Good Idea! burrowowl Aug 2012 #142

Thanks for coming to a smarter conclusion. sarcasmo Aug 2012 #143

I think having periodic drives like they used to would also be a good idea, where when you still_one Aug 2012 #144

You guys totally rock! Thank you for changing that! IndyJones Aug 2012 #145

Well thanks for that Skinner. zeemike Aug 2012 #146

kick for later davidwparker Aug 2012 #149

I would like to pay in bantam roosters. Please advise how many would be appropriate, thank you. Robb Aug 2012 #150

what you got against crackpots? Riftaxe Aug 2012 #161

Thanks. . . Journeyman Aug 2012 #153

Is it just me? Why Syzygy Aug 2012 #156

Thank you. emilyg Aug 2012 #159

Very much appreciated! Riftaxe Aug 2012 #160

You guys are totally awesome! Hatchling Aug 2012 #162

Does this mean that purchasing a star for other members will be possible again? Rhiannon12866 Aug 2012 #163

I appreciate this... awoke_in_2003 Aug 2012 #164

Thanks JonLP24 Aug 2012 #166

THANKYOU! turtlerescue1 Aug 2012 #169

Skinner, I really appreciate that! Thanks! :) Javaman Aug 2012 #170

Now that's democratic, and democratic is good. Bravo! Zorra Aug 2012 #171

Fantastic! Ms. Toad Aug 2012 #172

If I mail you a check... 2ndAmForComputers Aug 2012 #173

We don't cross-reference the name on the check with the name on the account. Skinner Aug 2012 #174

Has Grovelbot's unemployment insur. run out yet? dixiegrrrrl Aug 2012 #177

Wow, Thanks guys! I loved the old system when it was in place... Ghost in the Machine Aug 2012 #178

I think you guys should still use the quarterly fund drive RedEarth Aug 2012 #179

Thank you! One Voice Aug 2012 #180

Please bring the fund drives back Duer 157099 Aug 2012 #181

Sounds good and gives me a chance to donate now. Rex Aug 2012 #182

If I want to purchase star memberships for people that can't afford it Broderick Aug 2012 #184

Here's the official answer: Ms. Toad Aug 2012 #186

Thank you Tindalos Aug 2012 #188

Of course now that I've bought a star, you announce this! OmahaBlueDog Aug 2012 #189

Paypal is asking for too much info Beaverhausen Aug 2012 #190

How about a two-tier donation-based charity-share system? shanen Aug 2012 #191

Thank you. I've been gone, came to read about Isaac and found this. WONDERFUL!!!! uppityperson Aug 2012 #192

Will do on Tuesday. madashelltoo Aug 2012 #193

Very Kind of You IrishAyes Feb 2013 #194

You can learn about star memberships here cyberswede Feb 2013 #195

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My subscription expires when?? fadedrose Aug 2013 #197

Here cyberswede Aug 2013 #198

Thank you fadedrose Aug 2013 #199

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