Pretty much only for the Tactics Trainer and Tournaments.
What would it take to finally push you over the edge?
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Before reading part of this thread, I thought about becoming a member. After reading it, I am seriously thinking about becoming one. Mostly for game explorer and tactics. I've never played in a tournament, but I would love to do so.
Oh eric, were you hinting that you'll take bribes...lol
Sep 30, 2008
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#84
Sep 30, 2008
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#85
i brought one so i could direct tournaments and play in them,and so i could play more tournaments,if i could afford it i would upgrade again so i could do more with the tournaments
Nimzo33 wrote:
well, chess.com sent some guys over and well...
/cries
Artfizz, Are you sure THIS isn't the reason Erik has "a small trusty band of staff surrounding him?" 
Sep 30, 2008
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#87
erik wrote:
i don't know anything about "gum" memberships, or gym membership numbers, but i will reveal this statistic: 91% of the premium members on this site are active. some others are on vacation. some have not come back and we will happily provide them refunds on their auto-renewal.
i'm done debating this topic. clearly people enjoy the site and are paying for it. it's rediculous for you to be painting this as anything other than what it is.
i agree erik has to earn a living and pay for the site running and they do a good job ;)
Sep 30, 2008
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#88
BIGJAKESTER wrote: It depends what kind of edge is it? Is it a swimming pool edge? The edge of my sanity? The edge of the grand canyon cliffs?. Different reactions would occur .. to different inputs. I think I would shoot you before you ever got to that point.. You know.. before you ever got me to that point.. I would shoot you... Thus.. we would never know my answer... Or at least you...
Unless ... like Sherlock Holmes, I only faked going over the edge.
erik wrote:
erogenous grammar - now THAT was funny :)
(for those who don't know:
Main Entry: erog·e·nousPronunciation:\i-ˈrä-jə-nəs\ Function:adjective Etymology:Greek erōs + English -genous, -genicDate: circa 1889
1 : producing sexual excitement or libidinal gratification when stimulated : sexually sensitive 2 : of, relating to, or arousing sexual feelings )
Exactly!!! You knew what I meant but yet you decided to ridicule me...
Given, I made it easy....
But, still it says a lot about you...
Maybe Stanford does, after all lagg some educational skills hey???
Oct 5, 2008
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#90
If I was in a position to upgrade my membership I would in a second. I'd love to start my own group, track my stats lifetime, mote tac trainer, but most of all, play in more than 1 tourny at a time. I'm glad for what I can do for free, but I want it all. For me, when I can upgrade, I will!!!!!
Oct 6, 2008
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#91
I wanted the silver star. I couldn't resist. They told me there'd be cake, too!
Oct 6, 2008
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#92
erik wrote:
Kupov wrote:
when I hit 1200 in blitz i will be buying a silver membership, 1400 gold (if i hit 1400) and 1600 platinum (this will probably never happen)
i can easily arrange that
So, are you saying I can buy a rating?? Sign me up!! umm 2150 would be good....
Oct 14, 2008
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#93
really want to join but, shamefully given my age, do not have a credit card. usually pay by money order (i.e. bank cheque). if chess.com would accept payment by such means, i would join immediately (i note as of this week all australian banks are fully guaranteed by the state, should that sweeten the deal). otherwise, i really do intend to apply for a credit card soon (not that i want credit, but increasingly it is the only means offered to buy anything - i bought a mobile when they put a vending machine by me that won't take cash, u put in your choice of beverage, then call the number on the machine and the cost of the drink is added to your next phone bill).
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For me, the key factor has been the community: I believe a chess site is only as good as the people using it. People here are just great, and playing with them (you) is just a pleasure.
On top of this, of course, the site is offering so many nice features that you just can’t avoid loving it.
These two things put together, plus the fact that I believe good work needs to be rewarded, turned me into buying a membership.
Oct 14, 2008
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#96
I decided to pay so I could have my database of games saved for more than 30 days.
It was definately the tactics trainer that made me want to upgrade my membership. The two hours of Chess mentor is a nice addition (that I have yet to touch...).