META: Desired Perks for MGOBLOG Paid Subscribers

Submitted by UMProud on December 3rd, 2018 at 9:32 AM

https://mgoblog.com/content/mgopodcast-supplemental-interview-brian

Brian tabled some thoughts on the possibility of a paid MGoBlog supporter model without many details.  He indicated he wanted something that would be useful to subscribers, has the potential to influence the University but not hidden behind a paywall...sounds pretty reasonable.

It goes without saying that a number of us (myself included) would be okay with being a $$$ subscriber.  What are some perks that would appeal to board users?

-Customizeable title under your username

UMProud (Homerus Maximus) or FauxMo (Baby Eater) or Hotel Putingrad (can't check out)

-Ability to edit an OP (why isn't this in yet?)

-Ability to add/edit a tagline at the end of your posts

-Ability to customize your UI including colors backgrounds etc

-Zero ads of course

-Ability to direct embed without having to upload images which sucks btw

-Special subscriber only forums?

-???????

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UM Fan from Sydney

December 3rd, 2018 at 12:04 PM ^

Ability to edit an OP should not be a subscriber feature, as it should be a basic function of the web site. The same goes for your comment about loading images.

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reshp1

December 3rd, 2018 at 12:05 PM ^

I have no problem with payed membership, but it should be for special content. Almost all the things you listed are just things that make a functional website. 

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carolina blue

December 3rd, 2018 at 1:23 PM ^

Brian said In the podcast interview  he has no desire nor does he see a need to do that. A premium membership would be, amongst a few other perks being suggested here, roaming the site ad-free. 

Edit: he also said there’d be some type of package that might include, for example, a copy of HTTV and a shirt or something. 

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Sam1863

December 3rd, 2018 at 1:51 PM ^

He indicated he wanted something that would be useful to subscribers, has the potential to influence the University but not hidden behind a paywall...

Does that mean hookers and blow are off the table?

Asking for a friend.

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bronxblue

December 3rd, 2018 at 2:23 PM ^

Honestly, an app would be huge for me as a Patreon member.  The site has grown on me on mobile, but I really liked the Android app.  And hell, I'd even work on it.

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