Proposed changes to premium

[simon64]

Whatever it takes Dan. This site is a delightfully, entertaining guilty pleasure.
I’m always grateful for it.

I'm with nicci. Just do what you have to do champion.

 

[Chip and Chase]

How about all the tight arses who post here just stump up the $25 for the tipping comp every season.

Dan do what you need to do mate. You shouldn’t be footing the bill for people who just want to take.

 

[Frogz]

How about all the tight arses who post here just stump up the $25 for the tipping comp every season.

Dan do what you need to do mate. You shouldn’t be footing the bill for people who just want to take.

I hate tipping comps, but I have always said I will pay more, if needed. Does that make me a tight arse?

 

[mave]

I hate tipping comps, but I have always said I will pay more, if needed. Does that make me a tight arse?

Ha. Im the same. Just use the tipping comp as a non-participation donation to the site.

 

[Eagles4Life]

Why not charge all members $2 per week as a subscription fee? This fee allows members to post and reply to posts. You would need 150 fee-paying members to exceed your revenue target. You could still have a premium membership on top of that, and sponsorship tiers as well. The site could remain ad-free, which would be awesome if feasible.

 

[Jethro]

How about all the tight arses who post here just stump up the $25 for the tipping comp every season.

Dan do what you need to do mate. You shouldn’t be footing the bill for people who just want to take.

I hate tipping comps, but I have always said I will pay more, if needed. Does that make me a tight arse?

Ha. Im the same. Just use the tipping comp as a non-participation donation to the site.

Yep, I treat the Tipping Comp as a donation to keep the website running too @mave, but it also just gives a little fun back by putting your tips in and seeing how you go. I really don't care how I go, it's just a bit of fun. I have never won the tipping comp and I doubt that I ever will, but if I did, it would be donated back to Silvertails to keep it going.

Premium membership is the same too. I don't need it because I have an adblocker, but I buy it each year to help Dan pay for the upkeep of Silvertails. I just turn my adblocker off for Silvertails.

 

[Darren]

Yes, let us know how we can help with a subscription to keep the site going.

 

[manly al]

Just seeking from posters in general , maybe some alternative methods of paying a subscription
Stopped using Pay pal some time ago , through which i previously used to pay a yearly premium subscription and not able to come up with another option just yet
Have tried to contact the administration in recent days but either can 't get through or not able to get a response for what ever reason
Anyway , just some helpful advice again if anyone feels inclined

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Have tried to contact the administration in recent days but either can 't get through or not able to get a response for what ever reason

Do you mean Silvertails administration? Just tag @Dan or one of the other mods

 

[Dan]

Just seeking from posters in general , maybe some alternative methods of paying a subscription
Stopped using Pay pal some time ago , through which i previously used to pay a yearly premium subscription and not able to come up with another option just yet
Have tried to contact the administration in recent days but either can 't get through or not able to get a response for what ever reason
Anyway , just some helpful advice again if anyone feels inclined

Email address is open and working, I get daily emails through it. Admin@ is the address

 

[Pride]

I might be a little naive but i have never really noticed the option for the premium.
Just signed up now! Thanks

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

@Dan

GDay Dan

I’m just having a bit of a hiatus from ST, haven’t posted for about 3 weeks now and will probably avoid it in the off season and reappear in the New Year, but I have a few suggestions so will make this one post to let you know.

I think most premium membership posters would be happy to pay more per annum rather than the current , to make it easier you could say “ Premium is payable twice a year “, that would double that income . Not sure if that change alone is enough so here’s two other ideas.

Not many of us are avid footy tippers but perhaps you have three tiers of cost,

$10 , participation fee no prize if you win
$30, if you win the comp you get $50
$50, if you win the comp it’s $100

If a $10 tipper wins it costs you nothing.

This may or may not get more on board.

I also think that you should have 3 levels of membership.

1) zero cost but ability to view , and like , dislike etc the comments, also gives them a chance to view the site first, call it “ basic membership “
2) let’s say $25 per annum and call it “ upgraded membership “ , these members can post but still see advertisements ( would also eliminate trolls ).
3) let’s say $50 per annum , premium as it exists, no advertising.

We all want it to continue so whatever it takes but thee are just a couple of ideas.

Have a great Xmas everyone , see you in 2026.

 

[Fibro Eagle]

I’m happy to pay more as it is its minimal anyway for the value you get from interacting with fellow manly supporters
Some may argue that but some find it quite amusing at times
I guess one suggestion
If you don’t won’t to pay premium you can only use the emoticons
Pay premium you get all features

 

[Dan]

Some mockups of what this would look like

Figma

Created with Figma

www.figma.com

Minus the flyout advert as I dont want that on here or bothering premium members, so ignore that part

 

[eaglezap]

@Dan

GDay Dan

I’m just having a bit of a hiatus from ST, haven’t posted for about 3 weeks now and will probably avoid it in the off season and reappear in the New Year, but I have a few suggestions so will make this one post to let you know.

I think most premium membership posters would be happy to pay more per annum rather than the current , to make it easier you could say “ Premium is payable twice a year “, that would double that income . Not sure if that change alone is enough so here’s two other ideas.

Not many of us are avid footy tippers but perhaps you have three tiers of cost,

$10 , participation fee no prize if you win
$30, if you win the comp you get $50
$50, if you win the comp it’s $100

If a $10 tipper wins it costs you nothing.

This may or may not get more on board.

I also think that you should have 3 levels of membership.

1) zero cost but ability to view , and like , dislike etc the comments, also gives them a chance to view the site first, call it “ basic membership “
2) let’s say $25 per annum and call it “ upgraded membership “ , these members can post but still see advertisements ( would also eliminate trolls ).
3) let’s say $50 per annum , premium as it exists, no advertising.

We all want it to continue so whatever it takes but thee are just a couple of ideas.

Have a great Xmas everyone , see you in 2026.

100% agree with Mark and would not be difficult to administer