MangledHeart (original poster webmaster #1) posted at 10:44 PM on Friday, September 21st, 2012
First, I want to emphasize that SI will remain a free website and existing members will continue to have access to all existing features moving into the future. When DS and I founded SI we did so to offer support for those that could not afford to pay premium fees to receive the support they desired to survive infidelity.
Second, I want to express how difficult it is for DS or myself to bring ourselves to ask for donations to help keep this a free site for all who enjoy it. We truly appreciate when members do this on behalf of SI, or to even go to the effort of staging fundraisers like many of you have done in the past. These fundraisers generally produce enough funding to keep SI operating for several months at a time.
DS and I, along with feedback and suggestions from the staff, have developed some additional features that we feel may be of interest to you. Along with these new features we are also going to make a change to how we handle access to the Investigative Tips forum for any new members that activate their memberships from this point forward. If you have already activated your membership then this new access restriction does not apply to you.
These changes are an effort to capitalize on SI and make it a self-sustaining non-profit organization. We have put together a series of packages that members may find appealing enough to donate to gain access to.
Effective immediately, the following changes have been implemented:
These upgrades are available now for members donating via credit card on our new secured upgrade form here. This link is also now available in your profile and you can also choose to sponsor another member by using the link located in their profile.
We are hoping this upgrade will generate enough interest to pay overhead and possibly allow us to start an advertising budget to make the public more aware of our community.
[This message edited by SI Staff at 9:31 AM, May 22nd (Tuesday)]
Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength. ~Corrie Ten Boom
enduring ( member #9337) posted at 11:00 PM on Friday, September 21st, 2012
Great idea! But I usually use paypal and didn't see a link for that. Is that available?
Me: BS 57
Him: WH 57
married 38 years
3 DD 10 grandchildren
Reconciling
Mama_of_3_Kids ( member #26651) posted at 11:04 PM on Friday, September 21st, 2012
Cool...really, if someone wants "full access" $50/year isn't that much. It's just over $4.50/month...I think I can give up a "splurge" once a month that equals that $4.50
Me: BW/33 The kidlets: DS16, DS12, and DD10 The hounds: Three Shih Tzu's The felines: Two short haired kitteh's
MangledHeart (original poster webmaster #1) posted at 11:05 PM on Friday, September 21st, 2012
The system I built requires a credit card in order to automate the upgrade. PayPal doesn't offer the same advantages and would be a hassle to maintain.
We will discuss this further and let you know if we come up with a solution.
Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength. ~Corrie Ten Boom
downfall ( member #7430) posted at 11:24 PM on Friday, September 21st, 2012
MH,
Are these changes why I cannot view posts unless I am logged in? I'm sure your working on it. Any thoughts into going further back into the archives then 2008?
Appears to be the same in Firefox (14.0.1) and IE (8).
Many positive thoughts.
Downfall
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Dday June 16 2005: Separated 2/06 Divorced 3/09
Ah, but she can't take you any way
You don't already know how to go ~ Eagles
Jrazz ( member #31349) posted at 11:24 PM on Friday, September 21st, 2012
"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." - Deeply Scared's mom
gahurts ( member #33699) posted at 11:27 PM on Friday, September 21st, 2012
"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indominable will" - Mahatma Gandi
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway." - Aubrie
JandAandE ( member #34988) posted at 11:29 PM on Friday, September 21st, 2012
I've been having the same issues as Downfall all day today.
Me: Madhatter
Him: Madhatter
My affair: 2007 for 3 months; confessed in 2010
His affairs: 2009 (ONS) and 2010 (3 months); I caught him.
Us: Married since '05; 3 kids ages 9, 6, and 18 months & another on the way.
MangledHeart (original poster webmaster #1) posted at 11:30 PM on Friday, September 21st, 2012
Are these changes why I cannot view posts unless I am logged in?
Thank you for reporting this. It should be corrected now.
Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength. ~Corrie Ten Boom
StillGoing ( member #28571) posted at 11:34 PM on Friday, September 21st, 2012
"Transaction Failed
This transaction cannot be accepted."
I turned noscript off but got the same error.
MangledHeart (original poster webmaster #1) posted at 11:35 PM on Friday, September 21st, 2012
"Transaction Failed
This transaction cannot be accepted."
I'm looking into this.
Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength. ~Corrie Ten Boom
broken <3 ( member #35098) posted at 11:40 PM on Friday, September 21st, 2012
Hi there! Great idea and honestly the cost is minimal. Quick question - if I upgrade now will I have all my old post back or will it be effective after I upgrade?
I really want to keep my old posts to see my progress and healing from day one
Me - BS mother of 2year old identical twin girls (conceived during HB)
Him - serial cheater
R? Still not sure if this is a deal breaker...
MangledHeart (original poster webmaster #1) posted at 11:45 PM on Friday, September 21st, 2012
Still Going, please try again. I believe the failure message you received has been corrected.
Broken <3, you will be able to view your posts that have already been archived once you upgrade.
For those who have already upgraded to Platinum. You can view your archived posts by going into your profile in the SImplicity versions of SI.
Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength. ~Corrie Ten Boom
SilverRose13 ( member #33982) posted at 11:56 PM on Friday, September 21st, 2012
is this per account? WH and i both have an account, and would both like these features, but we could not afford $100+ per year.
Together 25 years, Married 23
BS (me; 42)
fWS (wtsmm; 43) 2 1/2 yr LTA
2 children, 21 and 15
DD #1 9/27/2011 (EA/Sexting)
DD #2 10/3/2011 (Some PA)
DD #3 11/28/2011 (Full Disclosure*) nevermind, didn't even have half of it
StillGoing ( member #28571) posted at 11:59 PM on Friday, September 21st, 2012
Yep, that did it. Thank you sir.
stilllovingher ( member #29959) posted at 12:07 AM on Saturday, September 22nd, 2012
this is great!
Im so glad you guys are doing this.
and to be able to see my first posts...priceless!
The only difference between a butt kisser and a brown noser is depth perception.
I'm sure WAL would agree.
Mrs Panda ( member #27303) posted at 12:10 AM on Saturday, September 22nd, 2012
Any way that mail in donations can be accepted for upgrade? My BH doesn't approve of my ongoing "need" for SI, kwim?
Me-48 FWW Him 51BH
M 20 years,. Fully Reconciled ❤️.
DDay#1 Nov 2008
DDay#2 Aug 2009 (Prior A from 2001)
"Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand." -Kurt Vonnegut
Aubrie ( member #33886) posted at 12:14 AM on Saturday, September 22nd, 2012
and to be able to see my first posts...priceless!
Fa sho! I copy/paste alot of my stuff but had already lost most everything from my first month here.
Thank you DS and MH.
Very cool stuff.
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway." - J. Wayne
MangledHeart (original poster webmaster #1) posted at 12:15 AM on Saturday, September 22nd, 2012
is this per account?
This is per account so both profiles would have to be upgraded. However if you choose to only upgrade one profile to Platinum, the other profile's posts will be visible in the archives for any threads you have both posted to.
Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength. ~Corrie Ten Boom
BaxtersBFF ( member #26859) posted at 12:19 AM on Saturday, September 22nd, 2012
I read my first post from almost 3 years ago. Holy Crap!!!
I think I have many thank yous to give for those who helped me out so long ago...