[NSC] Being an NSC Patron (Annual patrons, please read post 336)

[Arthur]

A perfectly fair question I can try and answer...

I guess the short answer is I finally got over myself.

People have been asking to make donations to support the site for as long as I can remember, but I always felt embarrassed about it. Several people, most notably my learned friend @Goldstone1976 have essentially said "just f***ing do it" and I still prevaricated.

But I saw a short video last night by a chap called Josh Spector, whom I don't expect too many people have heard of, that spoke about this from the perspective of small business owners feeling discomfort and guilt when it comes to selling their services and self-promotion.

Although this is a bit different - I'm not selling as such - it resonated enough for me to do this today.

In terms of money/earnings, I don't think it will make much difference. Those likely to support the site directly are likely to be amongst those who use it the most. NSC only earns a tiny fraction of a penny each time someone loads a new page, but if you use the site a lot, that will add up over a year.

Plus those Disney holidays don't pay for themselves......

NSC Onlyfans coming soon??

 

[Hamilton]

Pictures of @Bozza emerge shopping in town.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Who do you think you are, Dejphon Chansiri?

This subscription could be forum-defining

 

[Chicken Run]

Pictures of @Bozza emerge shopping in town.

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He’s got a be number plate , I though it was Lion DD in the past?

 

[jcdenton08]

I believe I found your account and it's now fixed. DM me if not.

Thanks a lot - that’s brilliant. Lovely ad-free experience!

 

[WhingForPresident]

I feel like my username may be slightly out of date, but I don't want to lose the RESPECT I've earned with my thought-provoking posts over the years.

 

[Frankie]

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If this is actually Bozza I'm absolutely fine with paying for some plastic surgery and a fashion guru's expertise

 

[hans kraay fan club]

I feel like my username may be slightly out of date, but I don't want to lose the RESPECT I've earned with my thought-provoking posts over the years.

As a rule, I am strongly against the changing of usernames. Without a really good reason, it seems slightly deceitful.

 

[Bozza]

As a rule, I am strongly against the changing of usernames. Without a really good reason, it seems slightly deceitful.

I wouldn't have permitted it if the change history wasn't available for all to see.

 

[Chicken Run]

Enough people have asked about this and I said I'd do it but, frankly, I've been too embarrassed to do so.

Well, now I am doing it, even though I feel awkward and embarrassed typing this. I'm thankful I'm hiding behind a keyboard.

However, if you do want to support NSC directly, you can now do so.

Firstly: as per the thread title: this is entirely optional, no-one has to do this and I have no expectation that anyone will. Most people have far more important things to spend money on, and no-one's functionality is going to be reduced in any way. If you are unable to support NSC directly, then nothing has changed for you.

How much does this cost?​

I have set the payments at £5 per month or £50 per year. I have set additional levels at £10 per month / £100 per year because, believe it or not, some people suggested that to me. Again, I don't expect anyone to do this.

For transparency, NSC is part of a VAT-registered limited company so from a £5 monthly payment, about 84p will go to HMRC and the payment provider takes a further 45p, leaving NSC with about £3.71.

If I do want to support NSC, what do I get?​

Let's be honest...primarily I expect those who support NSC will be doing so because of some combination of valuing the site and the community, finding it entertaining or possibly, just appreciating the time and effort it takes to keep it running.

Most additional bells and whistles I can activate for community members have long since been enabled for everyone, and I'm not going to take them away. However, as of today what you will get is as follows:

- Go ad-free​

Ads keep the lights on - this site costs a lot to run. I'll be honest and say I'm not entirely sure of the maths in terms of what a relatively active NSCer earns the site from ad revenue, but I'm hoping the £5/month or £50/year covers it. I'll find out soon enough...​

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- Enhanced signature options​

Pimp up your signature - more characters, more lines, more font options, colours, emojis and a link, if you want. Go to town.​

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- 'Loyal Supporter' marker​

A new little thi gummy under your username on your posts. The text could probably be improved - happy to take suggestions.​

- Change Your Username​

Change it up - knock yourself out. Note: this is limited to once a week, and your username history will be visible for those who want to check who you once were.​

- Delete your own posts any time​

Pangs of regret about that post back in 2017 where you said "Wilf Zaha is actually OK"? Go back and delete it - no-one will know any better.​

- Edit your posts any time​

Drunken typo annoying you the morning after a big night? You can change it.​

- Edit your thread titles any time​

Did you start a thread and give it a stupid name? Change it.​

Unlimited Private Messaging group sizes​

This one's a bit niche, but have conversations (PMs) with a big group if that's your thing. (I found an option I didn't know existed so decided to use it)​

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There may well be more things later. But, as above, I'm not going to try and sell you on the additional bells and whistles. Support NSC if you want to. Don't if you can't.

I'll be massively thankful to those who can and do, and remain fully supportive of all those who can't.

OK, I'm in - how do I do this?​

Click/Tap on your username in the top right and a new option available to you is "Account upgrades"

Follow that link which will ultimately lead you to Paypal.

When you have completed payment, you will automatically receive the account changes I have detailed above immediately.

You don't need to have a Paypal account to make a payment - any debit/credit card will do. If you don't have a card, but would still like to support NSC, drop me a note and I'll see what we can work out.

Thanks for the opportunity to test this over the last few months, I’ve now set up my subscription, can “Loyal Supporters “ now have the facility to ignore max of one moderator

 

[WATFORD zero]

Pictures of @Bozza emerge shopping in town.

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Dave will be pleased with that. It's a few years since his hair was that voluminous

 

[Chicken Run]

I could be gone some time.

Literally pmsl bravo

 

[Winker]

What's wrong with the adverts?

 

[Kuipers Supporters Club]

@Bozza off to Amsterdam next week:

 

[Chicken Run]

What's wrong with the adverts?

I don’t know, I can’t see any?

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

What's wrong with the adverts?

If your Googling is of the more 'exotic' variety they can be a bit embarrassing.

 

[Badger]

I feel like my username may be slightly out of date, but I don't want to lose the RESPECT I've earned with my thought-provoking posts over the years.

Has Whing ruled himself out of running for office then?

 

[Frutos]

Signed up - for all that NSC has been for me at various times since I joined, it seems the least I can do.

 

[Chicken Run]

Signed up - for all that NSC has been for me at various times since I joined, it seems the least I can do.

Ahh I thought mods might get a freebie, well done fruity, leading from the front

 

[um bongo molongo]

Never happened, I wasn't there, it was all a mistake .....

You missed ‘it was raining’