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Subscription option in the future?

Posted by Lance H
Lance H
member, 46 posts
Tue 8 Apr 2014
at 23:35
  • msg #1

Subscription option in the future?

Is this feature still in the works?  "Subscribe to support RPoL and receive added perks!"

I would subscribe, perks unseen.
facemaker329
member, 6347 posts
Gaming for over 30
years, and counting!
Thu 10 Apr 2014
at 07:05
  • msg #2

Re: Subscription option in the future?

Still in the works, yes...when they figure out the solution to a few logistical issues (like how to take subscription payments...I know that one's been a hitching point that's been discussed before, as not everyone has access to PayPal, not everyone has credit cards, etc...)

So, as of last I heard, yes, they're still working on it.  Just, don't hold your breath waiting for it.
Tileira
member, 269 posts
Thu 10 Apr 2014
at 16:20
  • msg #3

Re: Subscription option in the future?

I think "not everyone has a paypal account" is an odd reason. If you don't have a paypal account or a debit/credit card, then I think the chances of you wanting to buy a subscription and expecting to be able to are pretty slim.

But it's probably pretty difficult to set about getting a site set up for subscriptions. There must be loads of stuff to look into like the legal requirements and security requirements, and how many different payment options are available compared to which ones are most in use and most secure.

It's going to take some time.
Heath
member, 2702 posts
If my opinion changes,
The answer is still 42.
Thu 10 Apr 2014
at 16:49
  • msg #4

Re: Subscription option in the future?

Then there's always the "get permission from wife dilemma."  ;)
facemaker329
member, 6348 posts
Gaming for over 30
years, and counting!
Thu 10 Apr 2014
at 16:52
  • msg #5

Re: Subscription option in the future?

As I recall the discussion (and it was several months ago, so I could be remembering incorrectly), the problem was that there are some nations where PayPal is not allowed to operate.  If they make that the default method of making payments for subscriptions, all those users will be unable to pay.  Credit/debit cards are problematic because there are RPOL users who are minors and may not be able to persuade a parent to help them get a card (or make a payment with their own card on the minor's behalf).

Since RPOL is more interested in giving its users a fair shake than in making a buck, those have been hitching points in the whole subscription matter.  They're trying to find options that will work for anyone who would be desirous of subscribing, rather than rushing into it and then having to find work-arounds for people who want to subscribe but lack access to the financial resources to work with whatever quick option might have been chosen.

(I'm not sure there's any possible solution for the 'wife's permission' issue...*grin*)
Tileira
member, 270 posts
Thu 10 Apr 2014
at 17:51
  • msg #6

Re: Subscription option in the future?

What about "discrete" (ambiguous) billing like the other sort of subscriptions you might not want your wife to recognise :P
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