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194. Very Kind of You

Tue Feb 19, 2013, 07:29 PM

Feb 2013

I'm a senior on a small fixed income, and I'd love to subscribe but it will have to be a month or so from now at a modest amount. Hopefully I can make it my birthday present to myself, because it looks like you have a very worthwhile website here.

Anyway, when I first joined recently and you sent me a welcome letter with a few instructions on it, somehow I managed to lose it off my computer. And I forgot to bookmark the instruction page. I even lost the personal reply you sent to a question I'd asked! (You can see why I don't do anyone's taxes these days.)

So in April when I might be able to buy a modest star membership, will I lose the post count accrued beforehand? Or will it matter at that point? Can you offer a link to a FAQs page for me to study? Sorry, I didn't used to be so high maintenance! Are non-star members to whom I reply at this time notified of my replies?

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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