Rooster Nui Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) I ask this because for a while I've been considering getting Premier Membership, but I'm not too sure if it is worth the money of $40.50 US (BZP's life). I'd like to hear your thoughts and experience if you've got or have had Premier Membership at one stage, so I may decide whether I should get it or not. EDIT/UPDATE: I got Lifetime Premier Membership. I finally decided. Edited December 23, 2014 by Rooster Nui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Obviously a matter of opinion based on the perks. Different people have different priorities and what you would find useful and worthwhile, others might not. What specifically are you interested in, as far as Premier perks go?Premier members would be more suited to tell you than I, but I will say that I've heavily considered it but haven't yet bought it. 1 Quote save not only their lives but their spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Windrider- Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) While some Premier-only perks were given to all members in July, Premier Membership remains a great way to support the site while getting some pretty sweet bonuses. If you're unsure, there is a three-month kind of trial Premier Membership for $6.00. I dunno, I'm probably biased, but I think it's worth it just to support the site. Though, I will say that the bold name in the user list is amazing. Edited December 22, 2014 by -Windrider- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Nui Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Obviously a matter of opinion based on the perks. Different people have different priorities and what you would find useful and worthwhile, others might not. What specifically are you interested in, as far as Premier perks go?Premier members would be more suited to tell you than I, but I will say that I've heavily considered it but haven't yet bought it. I'm mainly interested in donating the money to those who own BZPower to support keeping it up, aswell as making polls and entering the Premier Member raffles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portalfig Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 As a Premier Member, I can say that, while I don't use the perks that often, I would consider it worth it. The multiple Person PMs for me are a godsend, and the blog is nice too. It does feel good to support BZP this way, too. If you think you can afford it, and would like to be a PM, I can only say go for it. Just watch out, the proto boost is literally the scariest thing ever. *shifty eyes* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Windrider- Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I'm mainly interested in donating the money to those who own BZPower to support keeping it up, aswell as making polls and entering the Premier Member raffles. Not to deter you, but all members can make polls in most forums now. (The Creative Outlet, for example, excludes polls.) It was part of the changes last July. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobber Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) I might as well join this discussion seeing as how I'm really thinking about getting a Premier Membership in a few days.Are there anymore perks coming in the near future, besides the ones listed? Edited December 22, 2014 by Chasm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltex Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Is Premier Membership Worth It?-Yes To expand: -You get a blog-You get increased PM storage space-You can start group PMs-You get 45 day name changes-You probably get other stuff I can't list off the top of my head 1 Quote JOIN AETHERGARDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Windrider- Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I might as well join this discussion seeing as how I'm really thinking about getting a Premier Membership in a few days. Are there anymore perks coming in the near future, besides the ones listed? Soon? It's unlikely. We may see perks added during a big event, like BZP's anniversary in July, but even then I have no intel for you regarding what they may be! I would consider the list of perks to be pretty much stable for the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) Even though I've never been a Premier Member, I would say from the one week anniversaries in July that I've been involved in that it is worth it. I would get it just to have the blog. (And supporting the site doesn't hurt either.) Edited December 22, 2014 by I Am A Walrus Quote Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Nui Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 I'm mainly interested in donating the money to those who own BZPower to support keeping it up, aswell as making polls and entering the Premier Member raffles. Not to deter you, but all members can make polls in most forums now. (The Creative Outlet, for example, excludes polls.) It was part of the changes last July. I never noticed that, and I don't know how I didn't. One thing for sure is that I prefer Premier Membership over Xbox Live Gold membership, since I've slowed down on gaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UngluedBike Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I bought it for the proto boost, rank images, and blog, I highly recommend the lifetime membership. Quote Also, if you're a resident of the UK and like Bionicle, go ahead and join us at this awesome Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BFUK7/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-N Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 More then anything, I'd say how great your experience as a regular member helps determine how worth Premier Membership is. If you've really enjoyed your time with BZP and felt you've gotten a lot out of it, then yes, it would worth donating to the site to help support it. While the perks are neat, I wouldn't say they radically change your experience on BZP; Premiership is a fantastic bonus if you've had a great time here, but if you don't think BZP is all that great (I hope not ), then Premiership isn't going to fix it unless you're a born die-hard blogger. 1 Quote "What we see depends mainly on what we look for" -John Lubbock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfahome Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I bought lifetime back when it was $35 and used it for almost seven years. I don't really know how long I'd expected to stick around here, but now I feel it was well worth it. The blog especially. Really depends on what you're looking for and how long you expect to be around, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 (edited) I saved up for three-and-a-half years to get the Premiership... ...just to get the polls. Then they decided that everyone could make polls now, and I kinda felt ripped off. I do enjoy having a blog so far, and there has been a couple of cases where having it was a literal godsend - and it will likely prove useful later. I really haven't used too many of the other perks, like group PMs (I'm not really a game host, or at least the kind where that would be needed) or attaching files to posts (you still can't attach pptxs I need to make tracker ticket to fix that, hmm?) or increased gallery space (Flickr has so much more) or increased PM space (do I?). I haven't regretted my purchase, but I didn't get what I expected out of it. At least I don't have to think about whether to buy Premiership and the best strategy to do it anymore. The brain processing power saved was definitely worth the $40. Edited December 23, 2014 by fishers64 Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nescent Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 To be honest I only bought it to make polls and support BZPower. And, of course, for the pretty blue title under my username. I think blogs are the biggest reason to buy it (after supporting the website of course), so I would use that to decide whether or not you want it. Speaking of which, I should probably update mine for the first time since January 2011... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adventurer Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 It's worth it to feel like an internet forum lord - I'd go for it if you have the money - if not get a smaller one and save up for a lifetime when that one runs out? Quote Credit to Pohuaki for the awesome banner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 If you like the site and want to support it? I'd say it's totally worth it. Even though I only rarely make use of the perks, I certainly enjoy having them. And knowing I helped support my favorite community is its own reward. If anything, I regret buying lifetime premiership back when I did, and then only because if I had bought monthly or yearly memberships instead, I'd probably be POBZPC by now. Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Nui Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 Well, I had decided if I wanted to, and I... got Lifetime Premier Membership! I just have to wait for approval. Thanks for helping me decide people. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumiki Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I got lifetime Premier in late 2006. I can't imagine my time on BZPower without my blog. I had a more self-centered view of it at the time (I mean, I was ten), but I've really come to appreciate the site-supporting aspect of getting it. Regardless of all that, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Quote avatar by Lady Kopaka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25K Now! Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Having been a one-year PM a few years back, yeah it's worth it. The blog is pretty snazzy, and the expanded inbox is a godsend. If you feel like supporting the site and having those extras, go ahead. Quote http://vimeo.com/198967785 BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noxryn Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I know you decided and everything, but I got Lifetime back like... 200... 7? Maybe. Somewhere around there. The larger inbox was lovely, I never had to delete messages, the blog is wonderful to have to sort of just write and put whatever you want in there, provided it's within the rules. Rank images, poll privileges, game privileges, I never took advantage of and never really cared enough about to take advantage of. Supporting the site, having a blog and seeing my name more clearly was worth it enough for me at the time. It's snazzy and nice, and a great way to support the website if that's what you want to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nato G Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Hm... A blog, faster name changes, and a bigger inbox... I'm now strongly considering taking up Premier Membership. Quote Embers - A Bionicle Saga - Chapters/Review Class Is Out - A Farewell To Corpus Rahkshi - Chapters/Review BZPRPG Characters - Minnorak, Kain, T'harrak, Savis, Vazaria, Lash BZPRPG Mercenary Group - The Outsiders - Description - History - Base Ghosts Of Bara Magna - Ash Tribe - Precipere - Kehla, Somok, Skrall, Gayle, Avinus, Zha'ar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I got a lifetime premier membership a long time ago, and even got a lifetime premier membership for a friend as a present. Now, I can't tell you whether I've gotten my money's worth out of my own premier membership. I don't use my blog or other premier perks terribly often (though, to a certain extent, that makes a lifetime membership make MORE sense than just a temporary one). But part of the reason I didn't hesitate to get it was that in addition to perks like getting my own blog, I knew I was also supporting a site that I loved and hoped to be a part of for a very long time. 1 Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobber Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I like the idea of having my own blog (it'll help me get out some of my frustrations if that's what it can be used for), and changing my name more often, but $40 bucks seems a bit...Steep to me. It's worth it for the lifetime membership alone, though.I dunno, maybe I'm stingy with my money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You just lost the game Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 There's no real reason to buy a Premier Membership other than to support the site.Nothing it includes is particularly appetizing.The only thing you might be interested in is the blogs ;and last I checked, blogs are only unlocked to Premier members, which is ridiculous tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballom Nom Nom Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I like the idea of having my own blog (it'll help me get out some of my frustrations if that's what it can be used for), and changing my name more often, but $40 bucks seems a bit...Steep to me. It's worth it for the lifetime membership alone, though. I dunno, maybe I'm stingy with my money.For $10.50 or $16.50 you can get six-month or one-year Premier Membership, which is a lot less steep! A good introduction for you to determine if the whole $40 is worth it. ~B~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfahome Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 The only thing you might be interested in is the blogs ;and last I checked, blogs are only unlocked to Premier members, which is ridiculous tbh.I'm not sure what you mean by this? It's true that only Premier Members can post entries and run a blog, but every member can access, read, and comment on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You just lost the game Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 The only thing you might be interested in is the blogs ;and last I checked, blogs are only unlocked to Premier members, which is ridiculous tbh.I'm not sure what you mean by this? It's true that only Premier Members can post entries and run a blog, but every member can access, read, and comment on them. I guess I'm saying that it's ridiculous that such a menial thing is kept behind a "paywall" of sorts.TBH, you shouldn't have to give money to BZP to get a blog. P.S.I'm not an avid blogger myself, but some people might not want to give up the dough just to be able to have a blog. P.S.S.I know the blog is there to make give the Premier Members something back, but couldn't something a little more meaningful be done?Like being given a BZP hat or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobber Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) The only thing you might be interested in is the blogs ;and last I checked, blogs are only unlocked to Premier members, which is ridiculous tbh.I'm not sure what you mean by this? It's true that only Premier Members can post entries and run a blog, but every member can access, read, and comment on them. I guess I'm saying that it's ridiculous that such a menial thing is kept behind a "paywall" of sorts.TBH, you shouldn't have to give money to BZP to get a blog. P.S.I'm not an avid blogger myself, but some people might not want to give up the dough just to be able to have a blog. P.S.S.I know the blog is there to make give the Premier Members something back, but couldn't something a little more meaningful be done?Like being given a BZP hat or something? (I was just turned into a Premier Remember an hour ago, lol) Having a blog isn't as great as people make it out to be, yeah I like to vent there and stuff but that's only weekly. And you can't expect to get anything great, because you're giving a donation to the site and not really buying anything. The only main reasons I got this was the faster name change, and ability to participate in special drawings/events that normal members can not. Edited January 3, 2015 by Chasm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meiko Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I've never really used many of the perks of it, having only posted blog updates infrequently over many months, but it is the best way to support the site rather than just donating without the acquisition of premier perks. As someone who doesn't read or post blogs on BZPower, the best perks I've seen from premier membership are entering in premier raffles and seeing your rank image as you earn new ranks over time. I see you've gone ahead and purchased your premier membership, so you'll find out what you like about it on your own now. Quote -- Meiko - @georgebarnick LUG Ambassador and administrator at Brickipedia News reporter and database administrator at Brickset Administrator at BIONICLEsector01 DISCLAIMER: All opinions and contributions made under this account are based solely on my own personal thoughts and opinions, and in no way represent any of the above groups/entities. If you have any concerns or inquiries about the contributions made under this account, please contact me individually and I will address them with you to the best of my ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believe victims Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 The only thing you might be interested in is the blogs ;and last I checked, blogs are only unlocked to Premier members, which is ridiculous tbh.I'm not sure what you mean by this? It's true that only Premier Members can post entries and run a blog, but every member can access, read, and comment on them. I guess I'm saying that it's ridiculous that such a menial thing is kept behind a "paywall" of sorts.TBH, you shouldn't have to give money to BZP to get a blog. P.S.I'm not an avid blogger myself, but some people might not want to give up the dough just to be able to have a blog. P.S.S.I know the blog is there to make give the Premier Members something back, but couldn't something a little more meaningful be done?Like being given a BZP hat or something? BZPower is a forum website, not a blogging website. I don't see how it's unreasonable that a blog is a privilege for those who donate, not a right. Besides, there is one week each year that non-Premiers are allowed to have a blog. To my understanding, that one week is absolute chaos for blog staff, more or less. Imagine if that one week were 24/7. I can't really think of much else they could give Premier Members besides what they already do. Beyond the blogs, the proto boost, the special image above your avatar, and the various things that improve your forum experience, it would be difficult to think of something that isn't completely useless or completely over-the-top. As for the topic's subject, I'm not the best to speak up on the worth of premier membership, considering mine was a gift from the wonderful JMJ, but I've quite enjoyed having a blog, and the other perks have been beneficial, even when I don't remember them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidhiki of the Shadows Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Just wanted to say it was worth it for me just to see the rank images. These are works of art! -NotS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banana Gunz Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I've considered it, but it'll probably wait till I start making my own money. $40 seems steep to me, but the benefits and support to the website seem pretty cool. Quote tumblr: it's a lovely place to be if you've gone madflickr: mah yummy gross pics mmmPew Pew Pew Pew Pew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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