WC Subscription Drive: What does WC mean to you?
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 by ZubaZ | Discussion: Community
In another thread Alternate Setting made a comment about selling the 'steak' that is WC along with the 'sizzle'.
Today is my 6th year anniversary as a member here at WC. I'm subscribed for years to come and plan on being around as much as I can.
The "steak" (or tofu in my case) for me really is being a part of something bigger than myself; something great.
Here is where my friends are.
Here is where I make new friends.
Here is where I help strangers.
Here is where I customize my PC.
Those are the things I subscribe for.
In addition to that I get a few (beautiful) skins, I site to show off my work, and a (really cool) integrated browser. Oh . . and unlimited downloads.
Also, I don't see the ads because I'm directly supporting the site.
The fact is that I subscribe because I want the site to grow. I want to make more friends and help more people. I want to be part of something wonderful.
Why do you subscribe?
Today is my 6th year anniversary as a member here at WC. I'm subscribed for years to come and plan on being around as much as I can.
The "steak" (or tofu in my case) for me really is being a part of something bigger than myself; something great.
Here is where my friends are.
Here is where I make new friends.
Here is where I help strangers.
Here is where I customize my PC.
Those are the things I subscribe for.
In addition to that I get a few (beautiful) skins, I site to show off my work, and a (really cool) integrated browser. Oh . . and unlimited downloads.
Also, I don't see the ads because I'm directly supporting the site.The fact is that I subscribe because I want the site to grow. I want to make more friends and help more people. I want to be part of something wonderful.
Why do you subscribe?
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Philly0381
Reply #2 Tuesday, November 13, 2007 11:25 AM
Reply #2 Tuesday, November 13, 2007 11:25 AM
I'm here for all the reasons that Zubaz is and one more important reason, other places didn't want another old guy screwing things up!! 
Atually I haven't tried anywhere's eles, found a home when I came here. Keep up the great work folks.
Atually I haven't tried anywhere's eles, found a home when I came here. Keep up the great work folks.
messiah1
Reply #3 Tuesday, November 13, 2007 11:33 AM
Reply #3 Tuesday, November 13, 2007 11:33 AM
I like sharing my work with others, and it's fun to be here. I subscibe because WC is a great site and offers a lot of things for very little compensation. I'm glad to contribute to something that is fun and helpful.
Philly0381
Reply #4 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 11:56 AM
Reply #4 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 11:56 AM
Okay, so maybe this deserves alittle bump.
Come on folks, don't be shy, this is one of those posts where there is no wrong answer. You have to admit these posts don't come along very often and we should take advantage of this one.
Come on folks, don't be shy, this is one of those posts where there is no wrong answer. You have to admit these posts don't come along very often and we should take advantage of this one.
Alternate Setting
Reply #5 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 2:08 PM
What is the value of subscription ?
When I bother to overthink it, I realise I have no idea what value the
subscription model represents to Wincustomize and/or Stardock.
As a whole, is it a drop in the ocean, or does is make a substantial
difference to the sites viability?
There's probably all sorts of audits around somewhere, suggesting the ideal
balance of subscriber benefits, versus the bandwidth needed to facilitate
them. I remain blissfully ignorant as to their findings.
I don't even really know why there is a subscription drive at the moment, or
what it is that informs the targets.
As a result, it occurs to me that when I say I subscribe in order to 'support'
the site, I don't really know what that means, not at least in real terms to
Wincustomize/Stardock.
So why subscribe?
If any of the above matters, and I don't lose sleep over it, then I suppose it's safer to say that I choose to subscribe as an 'expression' of my support for this site.
It's not just that I'm happy to do so, it would now probably feel odd not to.
I tend to think of Wincustomize as an unusually structured sort of club. It both encourages and feeds my interest in customisation. It has at it's core, loads of really good folks who freely contribute their time and skills, all of which happens throughout the site on lots of different levels.
There's no pressure to do anything in particular here, folks are just invited to find a level that works for them, and enjoy it. Mostly speaking, it seems to work.
On a personal level, I don't generally worry too much about the subscription package. If pressed, then out of all the subscriber benefits, the personal pages are probably the most appealing to me, although I haven't even begun to explore them properly yet.
Reply #5 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 2:08 PM
What is the value of subscription ?
When I bother to overthink it, I realise I have no idea what value the
subscription model represents to Wincustomize and/or Stardock.
As a whole, is it a drop in the ocean, or does is make a substantial
difference to the sites viability?
There's probably all sorts of audits around somewhere, suggesting the ideal
balance of subscriber benefits, versus the bandwidth needed to facilitate
them. I remain blissfully ignorant as to their findings.
I don't even really know why there is a subscription drive at the moment, or
what it is that informs the targets.
As a result, it occurs to me that when I say I subscribe in order to 'support'
the site, I don't really know what that means, not at least in real terms to
Wincustomize/Stardock.
So why subscribe?
If any of the above matters, and I don't lose sleep over it, then I suppose it's safer to say that I choose to subscribe as an 'expression' of my support for this site.
It's not just that I'm happy to do so, it would now probably feel odd not to.
I tend to think of Wincustomize as an unusually structured sort of club. It both encourages and feeds my interest in customisation. It has at it's core, loads of really good folks who freely contribute their time and skills, all of which happens throughout the site on lots of different levels.
There's no pressure to do anything in particular here, folks are just invited to find a level that works for them, and enjoy it. Mostly speaking, it seems to work.
On a personal level, I don't generally worry too much about the subscription package. If pressed, then out of all the subscriber benefits, the personal pages are probably the most appealing to me, although I haven't even begun to explore them properly yet.
ArileenDesign
Reply #6 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 2:47 PM
Reply #6 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 2:47 PM
Wincustomize is where my friends (most of them) are, where I make new (really good friends), where i can share my skins, help peoples, customize my pc, a wonderful site with so many greats peoples and ideas.
nice articles, nice contents (skins, themes), nice peoples, nice.... what need i more to subscribe and help this site to grow and also this times to help childs
nice articles, nice contents (skins, themes), nice peoples, nice.... what need i more to subscribe and help this site to grow and also this times to help childs
WebGizmos
Reply #7 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 3:09 PM
Reply #7 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 3:09 PM
Why do I come here and subscribe and contribute? Feels like home! 
And everything Zubaz said!
And everything Zubaz said!
2of3
Reply #8 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 4:06 PM
Reply #8 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 4:06 PM
I'm embarrassed to say that I won my subscription today, but I will renew when it expires
ZubaZ
Reply #9 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 4:49 PM
Reply #9 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 4:49 PM
I'm embarrassed to say that I won my subscription today, but I will renew when it expires
You could renew now for then. You could buy a sub for someone else. . . or go with yoru plan.
2of3
Reply #10 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 5:13 PM
Christmas is coming up
Reply #10 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 5:13 PM
You could buy a sub for someone else
Christmas is coming up
Lantec
Reply #11 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 5:28 PM
so is THANKS giving.......
Reply #11 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 5:28 PM
Christmas is coming up
so is THANKS giving.......
Jafo
Reply #12 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 5:30 PM
Reply #12 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 5:30 PM
Why do you subscribe?
To support the site.
It shouldn't matter whether you're Member number #1 or member number #3,000,000 [getting there soon]....if you 'value' the site....you value the site....
PuterDudeJim
Reply #13 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 5:36 PM
Reply #13 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 5:36 PM
I subscribe because I like sharing with others, I want to learn to become a skinner, the friends you meet here are very helpful,(as I have learned recently by having a few people who have been here since day one, offer me help.) I think WC and Stardock rock! There are a lot of very nice and very talented people here. All of whom seem to have a common goal, to help the skinning community! I have a lot to learn, and I am sure this is the place to learn and give back. And as I think I once said to Milksama, I don't have a PC, I have a Stardock Box! Windows Vista/XP/Dual-Boot/WC-Stardock Edition!
PuterDudeJim
Reply #14 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 5:38 PM
Reply #14 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 5:38 PM
Maybe get Brad to talk to Bill Gates? Windows Vista/XP/Dual-Boot/WC-Stardock Edition! Hmmmm.....
Philly0381
Reply #15 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 8:10 PM
Reply #15 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 8:10 PM
Nice to see this post is getting some replies.
AnneMarie
Reply #16 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 9:13 PM
Reply #16 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 9:13 PM
I subscribe because I love the community and all the Customization of Computers it offers..
I Think its a great idea about the Childs Play Drive.. I LOVE that
I hoped I helped some by purchasing some blinds
Blessings
Anne
I Think its a great idea about the Childs Play Drive.. I LOVE that
I hoped I helped some by purchasing some blinds
Blessings
Anne
PoSmedley
Reply #17 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 9:40 PM
Reply #17 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 9:40 PM
hmmmm....
1. I wanted to contribute with more than just bad art.
Why I renewed...
1. When I won the Christmas contest two years ago, I had been out of work from a spinal fusion, so we REALLY needed the money for Christmas. When Sleeping Dragon told me I had won, I thanked him over and over and told him how much we needed it. (I really didn't think it would be a good Christmas for my step-son) He sent me the check AND bought me a subscription to OD.
2. Bichur let's me celebrate a Holiday where I can abuse him.
2a. Bichur gives as good as he gets.
3. Jafo is a gentleman of first class proportions.
4. Fairry 'gets me'.
5. I gave Zubaz my cell phone number and he only made one obscene phone call.
6. Alternate Settings persistence.
7. Great debates.
8. All the really hot chicks here leave comments on my site.
9. Encouragement, support, and prayers.
10. I hate 'skinhit' and must destroy him and all that he represents.
1. I wanted to contribute with more than just bad art.
Why I renewed...
1. When I won the Christmas contest two years ago, I had been out of work from a spinal fusion, so we REALLY needed the money for Christmas. When Sleeping Dragon told me I had won, I thanked him over and over and told him how much we needed it. (I really didn't think it would be a good Christmas for my step-son) He sent me the check AND bought me a subscription to OD.
2. Bichur let's me celebrate a Holiday where I can abuse him.
2a. Bichur gives as good as he gets.
3. Jafo is a gentleman of first class proportions.
4. Fairry 'gets me'.
5. I gave Zubaz my cell phone number and he only made one obscene phone call.
6. Alternate Settings persistence.
7. Great debates.
8. All the really hot chicks here leave comments on my site.
9. Encouragement, support, and prayers.
10. I hate 'skinhit' and must destroy him and all that he represents.
sydneysiders
Reply #18 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 10:00 PM
ahhh....so that's why you deleted mine!!.....
Reply #18 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 10:00 PM
All the really hot chicks here leave comments on my site.
ahhh....so that's why you deleted mine!!.....
Fairyy~
Reply #19 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 11:44 PM
You spelled my name wrong and you forgot my squiggle..
I have no idea why I persist in coming here
Reply #19 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 11:44 PM
Po' Smedlley: 4. Fairry 'gets me'.
You spelled my name wrong and you forgot my squiggle..
I have no idea why I persist in coming here
sydneysiders
Reply #20 Thursday, November 15, 2007 12:07 AM
I noticed that....I was leaving it for you.....I have my own issues....
Reply #20 Thursday, November 15, 2007 12:07 AM
You spelled my name wrong and you forgot my squiggle..
I noticed that....I was leaving it for you.....I have my own issues....
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Reply #1 Tuesday, November 13, 2007 11:01 AM
I didn't spend much time in the forums until I had "skinning" questions. I'd been on many BBSs, Compuserve forums, and several other websites over the years and I was used to seeing a lot of trolling and assholes pretty much every where I went. It was different here. I ask questions, got help and felt welcome. Then I started to help others and found I enjoyed it. I guess that's why I'm still here. (that and someone has to correct Zu's spelling while Jafo sleeps)