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[Hydramada]

I don't see anything "harsh" in that email. If you go to the subscription page it clearly states:

Thank you for considering the various different contribution methods at Club Cobra. While each provide more or otherwise enhanced features, the real purpose is to show support for the site and the moderators. The money will be utilized to support the monthly costs, long term expenses, and sharing with the moderator staff. We appreciate the support! As a contributor, you'll get an icon by your name in every post you make showing your contribution.

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/payments.php

So subscribing is a way to support the website with a donation. All you are going to lose if you don't renew your gold member status is:

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You will still have complete access to the forums and the site itself.

[jmimac351]

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hydramatic and jmimac. Just look at the last sentence in the e-mail and explain what "access will be removed" means. Access to what? My large avatar or extra memory? I'm curious as to why none of the moderators has jumped in to clarify this.

[Hydramada]

Originally Posted by 55312

hydramatic and jmimac. Just look at the last sentence in the e-mail and explain what "access will be removed" means. Access to what? My large avatar or extra memory? I'm curious as to why none of the moderators has jumped in to clarify this.

All you are going to lose if you don't renew your gold member status is:

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If you just READ what I posted above you have your answer. I honestly think you need to take a "chill pill" and stop reading too much into things. If you don't want the little gold star next to your name, then don't donate. No harm done.

It amazes me that you are upset at people who run a FREE site that provide us with a wealth of information to assist the Cobra community at large. The amount of effort to keep this running smoothly without spambots ruining it is huge. I can assure you that it is no easy task.

[kevins2]

Originally Posted by Hydramada

.......a FREE site that provide us with a wealth of information to assist the Cobra community at large. The amount of effort to keep this running smoothly without spambots ruining it is huge. I can assure you that it is no easy task.

Well put. The benefits of this site are well worth the contribution. The information exchange, ability to ask questions and get multiple answers, points of view that you wouldn't have thought of on your own, help with troubleshooting problems, a way to meet others with similar interests and, of course, the entertainment value

I would encourage everyone to consider pitching in.

Kevin