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TrogL

(32,818 posts)
19. done
Tue Aug 21, 2012, 02:52 PM
Aug 2012
great! I was having trouble with PayPal.... mike_c Aug 2012 #1
I had problems too. Control-Z Aug 2012 #22
Same here. kentuck Aug 2012 #74
I ended up going directly to Control-Z Aug 2012 #81
You guys are to be congratulated Stinky The Clown Aug 2012 #2
Cool, many thanks! FSogol Aug 2012 #3
Tbank you so much! This makes it so much easier! freshwest Aug 2012 #4
Insofar as they did not become popularity contests and the word "twunt" was not directed at me XemaSab Aug 2012 #5
Twunt? n/t Control-Z Aug 2012 #27
Google is your friend (J/K) NYC_SKP Aug 2012 #52
Oops! lol Control-Z Aug 2012 #80
Oops- It's not "twit"... NYC_SKP Aug 2012 #95
hahaha Control-Z Aug 2012 #139
I agree... CJCRANE Aug 2012 #38
what a twent.... mike_c Aug 2012 #98
I never minded them, either. MineralMan Aug 2012 #101
Thanks for posting this information. liberal N proud Aug 2012 #6
Thank you so much. I've been "star free" since March and haven't felt good about it. myrna minx Aug 2012 #7
Hi, myrna minx..... Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #130
Hey there! myrna minx Aug 2012 #167
I'm alive and kicking. Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #187
If any single person complains about a single sentence you wrote.. snooper2 Aug 2012 #8
Can we also donate stars, like we used to do????????? dixiegrrrrl Aug 2012 #9
oh I didn't catch that, just assumed - I echo this question! Kali Aug 2012 #17
Currently we do not provide the option for members to give star memberships to other DU members. Skinner Aug 2012 #31
that is probably a good point Kali Aug 2012 #50
Almost affordable for anyone. Wait Wut Aug 2012 #61
i need to drink where you do mcctatas Aug 2012 #158
+1 Tunkamerica Aug 2012 #165
Yeah, I went into shock when... Wait Wut Aug 2012 #176
Fix that please. I went to gift someone, and couldn't. nt onehandle Aug 2012 #183
Check post 173 below. (Pun intended.) 2ndAmForComputers Aug 2012 #175
Skinner, is there not a minimum for a year as opposed to continuning? Lint Head Aug 2012 #10
staying classy, as usual. grantcart Aug 2012 #11
My thoughts exactly. Great job Skinner, to all of you. n/t Greybnk48 Aug 2012 #40
I tried to pay but I'm not sure it went through gollygee Aug 2012 #12
It does not appear to have gone through. Elad Aug 2012 #49
Ok, thanks gollygee Aug 2012 #51
OK it worked that time gollygee Aug 2012 #55
Mine too. OrwellwasRight Aug 2012 #151
thank you! Kali Aug 2012 #13
I so agree Kali. juajen Aug 2012 #147
i am glad you did this. barbtries Aug 2012 #14
Thanks, Skinner! highplainsdem Aug 2012 #15
Thanks, fellas. enlightenment Aug 2012 #16
I'm very happy with this announcement. ellisonz Aug 2012 #18
done TrogL Aug 2012 #19
Thanks Guys....I have missed my star, but it was just not in the budget. I can work with this. Lochloosa Aug 2012 #20
Looks like you have covered all concerns. JNelson6563 Aug 2012 #21
Thank you. Done! n/t livetohike Aug 2012 #23
Thanks, this will help. immoderate Aug 2012 #24
Recommended pricing? SpankMe Aug 2012 #25
I agree - need suggested amounts like we used to have. Also, on quarterly fund drive, couldn't we patricia92243 Aug 2012 #168
Thank you so much. Lindsay Aug 2012 #26
I am glad DU went back to the pay-what-you-want format bigwillq Aug 2012 #28
A step in the right direction LiberalFighter Aug 2012 #29
Look at that I got my star back. Yippee!! LiberalFighter Aug 2012 #33
There is a credit card provider klook Aug 2012 #94
Does this also mean we can go back to sponsoring other people's stars? William769 Aug 2012 #30
see #31 Kali Aug 2012 #59
Thanks for directing me to that. William769 Aug 2012 #60
This is excellent! cyberswede Aug 2012 #32
Yayy! This is great! Vanje Aug 2012 #34
Proving that Democrats have hearts Generic Other Aug 2012 #35
I am now a proud Gold Star member of DU ailsagirl Aug 2012 #36
That's cool dipsydoodle Aug 2012 #37
Done. Thank you for doing this! Kaleva Aug 2012 #39
I'm glad that I don't have to deal with the whole $42 vs. $60 issue. Renew Deal Aug 2012 #41
That and not having to create a paypal account etherealtruth Aug 2012 #185
Thank you, Skinner & Admins! MadrasT Aug 2012 #42
Love the big yellow ANNOUNCEMENT banner too! Thank you for making it easy for geezers to stay MADem Aug 2012 #43
Your responsiveness is to be commended, Skinner steve2470 Aug 2012 #44
I used to regularly pay for a star. StrictlyRockers Aug 2012 #45
I just purchased one year. Would like an email reminder when it expires PuppyBismark Aug 2012 #46
wow.... I always have felt Bluerthanblue Aug 2012 #47
Very cool of ya'll to do this! RedStateLiberal Aug 2012 #48
Thanks LadyHawkAZ Aug 2012 #53
Thank you!!! n/t RKP5637 Aug 2012 #54
Since you have just eliminated what was an overwhelmiong negative, truedelphi Aug 2012 #56
Skinner, This is a powerful reminder of how amazing you guys are at listening and responding to DUer suffragette Aug 2012 #57
Nicely done and glad to do it. russspeakeasy Aug 2012 #58
Thank you! n/t Raine1967 Aug 2012 #62
I think this "sliding scale fee" is a great idea Lifelong Protester Aug 2012 #63
Thanks Gemini Cat Aug 2012 #64
This is wonderful. Thank you SO... YvonneCa Aug 2012 #65
What was so wrong with the 'fund drives'? jannyk Aug 2012 #66
Passionately loved the hearts. BUT... aquart Aug 2012 #70
Agreed. It made us feel like a 'community'. jannyk Aug 2012 #84
Now get rid of that NRA ad ASAP! Botany Aug 2012 #67
Race you to the jacuzzi! suffragette Aug 2012 #68
I'll get the drinks and snacks Botany Aug 2012 #71
"I mean who will stop me and my gold star?" ellisonz Aug 2012 #85
and 'specially off the fucking lawn! lonestarnot Aug 2012 #148
Some good music and we'll be set! suffragette Aug 2012 #152
Got it covered Botany Aug 2012 #154
Oh, my, my, my suffragette Aug 2012 #157
Thanks, Skinner. I recently did a lot of soul-searching before renewing, not because I don't want gkhouston Aug 2012 #69
done and thank you for DU I start my day w/ this ! april Aug 2012 #72
Thank you! Lugnut Aug 2012 #73
YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY DainBramaged Aug 2012 #75
I'm commenting veganlush Aug 2012 #76
ok, i guess its been a year veganlush Aug 2012 #78
Outstanding! rug Aug 2012 #77
8 hours after I paid for another year, LOL. But seriously, that's awesome. MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #79
What do you think they were waiting for? grantcart Aug 2012 #110
Well, that certainly helps my inferiority complex, thanks! nt MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #118
Anytime. But if you really want to feel bad you are going to have to call Cliffordu. grantcart Aug 2012 #122
Then I will continue to "pay-what-you-want". Hugin Aug 2012 #82
Thanks for doing this ... bayareaboy Aug 2012 #83
Thank you! I have missed my star - just donated what I could afford vademocrat Aug 2012 #86
Well played, Sir. Well Played. aikoaiko Aug 2012 #87
AW! I am SO happy to see this. Raffi Ella Aug 2012 #88
Best move of the day! Panasonic Aug 2012 #89
dammit, I just re-upped at full price and I could have done so for a buck two fiddy! Warren Stupidity Aug 2012 #90
Cheapskate! I gave a buck three-eighty. MineralMan Aug 2012 #100
Thanks! I made a contribution, and will MineralMan Aug 2012 #91
I had a feeling it would come to this. In fact I predicted it just yesterday. Thanks. nt onehandle Aug 2012 #92
Much appreciated! Zero Division Aug 2012 #93
Brilliant klook Aug 2012 #96
Thanks Skinner! lunatica Aug 2012 #97
Woohoo!11!!!1 Permanut Aug 2012 #99
That is very generous of you. I just renewed a week or so ago and think that amount is fair for me. corkhead Aug 2012 #102
Thank you, Skinner supernova Aug 2012 #103
Thanks, it will also make it easier Warpy Aug 2012 #104
Good. Glad you did it, it is definitely a step in a right (left?:) direction. inna Aug 2012 #105
You guys! That's the greatest, and I support this move 100%. Bluenorthwest Aug 2012 #106
You guys are the absolute best! pacalo Aug 2012 #107
Wow, great timing! a2liberal Aug 2012 #108
Happy dancing!! mrs_p Aug 2012 #109
This is great. LiberalAndProud Aug 2012 #111
Excellent! Now how about using ActBlue instead of Paypal? eridani Aug 2012 #112
I'm very pleased about this. Thank you! yardwork Aug 2012 #113
Thank you, Skinner. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2012 #114
Thanks Skinner n/t Bonhomme Richard Aug 2012 #115
Lost my star last week but will renew as soon as funds are available. Snarkoleptic Aug 2012 #116
I know I've told you this before... pacalo Aug 2012 #134
Thanks! Snarkoleptic Aug 2012 #155
Thanks! I consider DU to be my news center -- can't imagine having LuckyLib Aug 2012 #117
Great! skamaria Aug 2012 #119
Too easy to support such a great site. Aerows Aug 2012 #120
I just "reupped" Johnny Noshoes Aug 2012 #121
This is wonderful news. Thank you admins (Skinner, EarlG, and Elad)! Grateful for Hope Aug 2012 #123
Thank you so much, Skinner. Paka Aug 2012 #124
Greetings, Paka ailsagirl Aug 2012 #132
Yippee!!! Grovelbot may be back. Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #125
Hellofa business model, Skinner pscot Aug 2012 #126
Thank goodness ismnotwasm Aug 2012 #127
Thanks, Skinner mvd Aug 2012 #128
Thank you....makes me feel a whole lot better to be able to 'donate' something....you guys rock! nt snappyturtle Aug 2012 #129
Wow! Excellent news! You guys are absolutely wonderful! scarletwoman Aug 2012 #131
I just got home from a hellacious day in traffic to see this--this is TREMENDOUS! Thank you Skinner hlthe2b Aug 2012 #133
Love this! Politicub Aug 2012 #135
Thanks so much for your thoughtful reconsideration of the subscription issue. northoftheborder Aug 2012 #136
WooooHooooo Astazia Aug 2012 #137
My renewal check will be in the mail catchnrelease Aug 2012 #138
Thank you Deb Aug 2012 #140
Are we going to have the donation "contests" tavalon Aug 2012 #141
Good Idea! burrowowl Aug 2012 #142
Thanks for coming to a smarter conclusion. sarcasmo Aug 2012 #143
I think having periodic drives like they used to would also be a good idea, where when you still_one Aug 2012 #144
You guys totally rock! Thank you for changing that! IndyJones Aug 2012 #145
Well thanks for that Skinner. zeemike Aug 2012 #146
kick for later davidwparker Aug 2012 #149
I would like to pay in bantam roosters. Please advise how many would be appropriate, thank you. Robb Aug 2012 #150
what you got against crackpots? Riftaxe Aug 2012 #161
Thanks. . . Journeyman Aug 2012 #153
Is it just me? Why Syzygy Aug 2012 #156
Thank you. emilyg Aug 2012 #159
Very much appreciated! Riftaxe Aug 2012 #160
You guys are totally awesome! Hatchling Aug 2012 #162
Does this mean that purchasing a star for other members will be possible again? Rhiannon12866 Aug 2012 #163
I appreciate this... awoke_in_2003 Aug 2012 #164
Thanks JonLP24 Aug 2012 #166
THANKYOU! turtlerescue1 Aug 2012 #169
Skinner, I really appreciate that! Thanks! :) Javaman Aug 2012 #170
Now that's democratic, and democratic is good. Bravo! Zorra Aug 2012 #171
Fantastic! Ms. Toad Aug 2012 #172
If I mail you a check... 2ndAmForComputers Aug 2012 #173
We don't cross-reference the name on the check with the name on the account. Skinner Aug 2012 #174
Has Grovelbot's unemployment insur. run out yet? dixiegrrrrl Aug 2012 #177
Wow, Thanks guys! I loved the old system when it was in place... Ghost in the Machine Aug 2012 #178
I think you guys should still use the quarterly fund drive RedEarth Aug 2012 #179
Thank you! One Voice Aug 2012 #180
Please bring the fund drives back Duer 157099 Aug 2012 #181
Sounds good and gives me a chance to donate now. Rex Aug 2012 #182
If I want to purchase star memberships for people that can't afford it Broderick Aug 2012 #184
Here's the official answer: Ms. Toad Aug 2012 #186
Thank you Tindalos Aug 2012 #188
Of course now that I've bought a star, you announce this! OmahaBlueDog Aug 2012 #189
Paypal is asking for too much info Beaverhausen Aug 2012 #190
How about a two-tier donation-based charity-share system? shanen Aug 2012 #191
Thank you. I've been gone, came to read about Isaac and found this. WONDERFUL!!!! uppityperson Aug 2012 #192
Will do on Tuesday. madashelltoo Aug 2012 #193
Very Kind of You IrishAyes Feb 2013 #194
You can learn about star memberships here cyberswede Feb 2013 #195
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My subscription expires when?? fadedrose Aug 2013 #197
Here cyberswede Aug 2013 #198
Thank you fadedrose Aug 2013 #199
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