Comments on: Put your money where my mouth was http://www.dbskeptic.com/2009/01/26/support-digital-bits-skeptic/ Skepticism. Critical thinking. Podcast. Community. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:46:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Rob Steenwyk http://www.dbskeptic.com/2009/01/26/support-digital-bits-skeptic/comment-page-1/#comment-1355 Rob Steenwyk Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:59:09 +0000 http://www.dbskeptic.com/?p=670#comment-1355 Very cool, now I will be able to go anywhere on DBskeptic and ride in style. Thanks Andy! Very cool, now I will be able to go anywhere on DBskeptic and ride in style.

Thanks Andy!

]]> By: DB Skeptic http://www.dbskeptic.com/2009/01/26/support-digital-bits-skeptic/comment-page-1/#comment-1352 DB Skeptic Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:45:34 +0000 http://www.dbskeptic.com/?p=670#comment-1352 Rick, Yes. The cost is slightly less for the subscriber on the annual plan, but for me, I get more money from a yearly commitment than I would if you kept a recurring monthly plan. The credit card processor keeps a certain minimum amount from each transaction. The monthly plan is there for those who don't want to commit to a year. I figure that way, everyone wins. Andy Rick,

Yes. The cost is slightly less for the subscriber on the annual plan, but for me, I get more money from a yearly commitment than I would if you kept a recurring monthly plan. The credit card processor keeps a certain minimum amount from each transaction.

The monthly plan is there for those who don’t want to commit to a year. I figure that way, everyone wins.

Andy

]]> By: Rick Smathers http://www.dbskeptic.com/2009/01/26/support-digital-bits-skeptic/comment-page-1/#comment-1351 Rick Smathers Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:25:31 +0000 http://www.dbskeptic.com/?p=670#comment-1351 Is the yearly plan significantly more efficient that the monthly plan? In other words, are the transaction fees a lot less? Is the yearly plan significantly more efficient that the monthly plan? In other words, are the transaction fees a lot less?

]]> By: DB Skeptic http://www.dbskeptic.com/2009/01/26/support-digital-bits-skeptic/comment-page-1/#comment-1350 DB Skeptic Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:57:55 +0000 http://www.dbskeptic.com/?p=670#comment-1350 Okay, it's done. You can now find the cool, jazzy "DBSupporter" icon next to all your posts. In order to make this happen, you have to do the following: 1) <a href="http://www.dbskeptic.com/support/ rel="nofollow">Sign up as a DBSkeptic supporter.</a> 2) Whenever you leave a comment, fill in the optional email address field in the comment form. Make sure this address matches the email address of whoever you signed up as in step 1. 3) Enjoy your new status. Okay, it’s done. You can now find the cool, jazzy “DBSupporter” icon next to all your posts. In order to make this happen, you have to do the following:

1) Sign up as a DBSkeptic supporter.

2) Whenever you leave a comment, fill in the optional email address field in the comment form. Make sure this address matches the email address of whoever you signed up as in step 1.

3) Enjoy your new status.

]]> By: DB Skeptic http://www.dbskeptic.com/2009/01/26/support-digital-bits-skeptic/comment-page-1/#comment-1349 DB Skeptic Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:41:48 +0000 http://www.dbskeptic.com/?p=670#comment-1349 Sandy: THANK YOU. Rob: THANK YOU. As I say, the contributions should be easily paid, since they're so cheap. But many people acting together can significantly help out. <i>Is there anyway I can get something kick ass next to my name? Like, “Paying DBSkeptic Member”. Or something like that?</i> That is an excellent idea. Yes, I'll see if I can make that happen. I'll update this thread when improvements are made. Andy Sandy: THANK YOU.

Rob: THANK YOU.

As I say, the contributions should be easily paid, since they’re so cheap. But many people acting together can significantly help out.

Is there anyway I can get something kick ass next to my name? Like, “Paying DBSkeptic Member”. Or something like that?

That is an excellent idea. Yes, I’ll see if I can make that happen. I’ll update this thread when improvements are made.

Andy

]]> By: Rob Steenwyk http://www.dbskeptic.com/2009/01/26/support-digital-bits-skeptic/comment-page-1/#comment-1347 Rob Steenwyk Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:35:57 +0000 http://www.dbskeptic.com/?p=670#comment-1347 Done, signed up for the annual subscription. Is there anyway I can get something kick ass next to my name? Like, "Paying DBSkeptic Member". Or something like that? Done, signed up for the annual subscription. Is there anyway I can get something kick ass next to my name? Like, “Paying DBSkeptic Member”. Or something like that?

]]> By: Sandra H http://www.dbskeptic.com/2009/01/26/support-digital-bits-skeptic/comment-page-1/#comment-1343 Sandra H Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:18:20 +0000 http://www.dbskeptic.com/?p=670#comment-1343 count us in! count us in!

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