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bdst1 63M
180 posts
11/6/2015 2:07 am
Alt have, er altered things, your reaction?

It seems that as a non-paying member I can no longer read messages from other people (it has been the case for a long time that I can't actually initiate messages).

This means that, even if I were a paying member, it would be pointless to initiate communication with a non-paying member. So emails now need to be between two paying members only. My feeling is that this reduces the value of the site considerably - but am I missing something? Your views please
I pay and only communicate with paying members so not a problem for me
I can use messenger and forums when online so not a problem for me
I will stop visisting this site
I will reduce my visits to this site
Other (explain)


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PainLoveBeast 62M
43 posts
1/13/2016 3:14 pm

Bad. BAAAD move!
It's stupid.
Why should I upgrade again? So I can send messages that most members cannot read anyway. Cute.


BearDude3k 58M
95 posts
11/8/2015 3:49 pm

It seems to me that they would want non-paying members to be able to do email, to encourage them to upgrade. Seems like they went about this all ass backwards...


bdst1 63M
703 posts
11/7/2015 1:54 am

So, it seems that there is a workaround, via a mail box in blog, but that's so convoluted that it's unlikely to be helpful to most people. Seems that, in trying to increase their paying subscription base, Alt have shot themselves in the foot here by limiting email communications to those between two paying members. Time will tell but the vote here so far seems to support that theory. Shame really. Maybe someone from Alt admin can respond at some point.

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MasterBlues4u 58M
6 posts
11/6/2015 9:49 pm

Back in the Summer...I tried to upgrade to Gold for 6 months.. using a Visa gift card...dident work.... I have Corporate credit cards... that I am Not using here.... but My lady..has a Gold Membership here.... so it works out..... but... Still would like the option to b Gold again.....


praevalen1 72M

11/6/2015 5:39 am

I also have box on my blog page, just waiting for someone to use it lol!


VirgoGirl78 45F
1272 posts
11/6/2015 3:32 am

Like many other bloggers in here, I have got a private "mail box" set up in blog so standard members can contact me if they wish



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