Why does it cost $89 to Join WebmasterWorld.com?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Davey Crocket, May 6, 2006.

  1. #1
    I don't understand why so many people pay the $89 or whatever the fee is for a yearly membership of webmasterworld.com

    Is it really that much better than digital point or any other webmaster forum?:rolleyes:
     
    Davey Crocket, May 6, 2006 IP
  2. websiteideas

    websiteideas Well-Known Member

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    What extras do you get over the free membership there?
     
    websiteideas, May 6, 2006 IP
  3. iatbm

    iatbm Prominent Member

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    #3
    it doesn't ;) .... it is free ...
     
    iatbm, May 6, 2006 IP
  4. ZachG

    ZachG Peon

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    #4
    No, I'm a free member. Just paying the fee gives you permission to chat in the secret donators-only forum I think and a couple extra things.
     
    ZachG, May 6, 2006 IP
  5. Davey Crocket

    Davey Crocket Well-Known Member

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    hmm Guess I misunderstood! Sorry
     
    Davey Crocket, May 6, 2006 IP
  6. EGS

    EGS Notable Member

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    #6
    I thought WW was a paid subscription forum. :-\
    I couldn't find a free way to register. I searched Google and found a thread, that's how I found it...but could not register without paying..
     
    EGS, May 9, 2006 IP
  7. L146705

    L146705 Peon

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    #7
    thats a pretty hefty fee
     
    L146705, May 10, 2006 IP
  8. The Webmaster

    The Webmaster IdeasOfOne

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    I am free member there, although I dont use it.
    too many so called pros there.
     
    The Webmaster, May 10, 2006 IP
  9. nextgen66

    nextgen66 Well-Known Member

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    I believe they just went subscription only, since I can't read any messages without getting redirected to the subscription screen.

    89 bucks for six months - give me a fricking break. Time to remove the bookmark...buh-bye.
     
    nextgen66, May 13, 2006 IP
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    GAdsense Well-Known Member

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    Well you can also signup free there, but yes you need to have a domain email as they don't accept the gmail or yahoo or msn or hotmail ids.

    So there is a little investment although :)
     
    GAdsense, May 13, 2006 IP
  11. stymiee

    stymiee Peon

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    You'd be amazed how many people pay that fee. Then again, anyone who makes webmasterworld their primary webmaster forum obviously is in need of some serious help. :)
     
    stymiee, May 13, 2006 IP
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    websiteideas Well-Known Member

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    You must get something more for paying don't you? I notice that with my free account I can't have a signature link.
     
    websiteideas, May 13, 2006 IP
  13. Davey Crocket

    Davey Crocket Well-Known Member

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    I think you probably get a nice email saying "Thank you for contributing $80smackers ..."
     
    Davey Crocket, May 13, 2006 IP
  14. bentong

    bentong Banned

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    #14
    WMW dont have signatures. I am also using a free account.

    free membership account dont have access to private forum/supporters forum..
     
    bentong, May 13, 2006 IP
  15. Nintendo

    Nintendo ♬ King of da Wackos ♬

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    #15
    If any one here is on crack and paying...unsubscribe right before it expires. I once did that, and it took them almost a year before they noticed I unsubscribed. :D ie, I had a years worth of free access to the support board. :D er...then again, I rarly went there.
     
    Nintendo, May 13, 2006 IP
  16. SR-Travis

    SR-Travis Peon

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    #16
    I registered there many years ago, and like a previous comment, there was to many experts over there. Good luck to them and there members.
     
    SR-Travis, May 14, 2006 IP
  17. hanz

    hanz Peon

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    #17
    but why not ask for money if there are people who are willing to pay? ;)
     
    hanz, May 14, 2006 IP