Kevin: An idea on how to reward Subscribed Contributors - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

GP · 11-13-2012

What if TexansChick would do some TexansExclusive articles maybe once every 4 months, and only the Subscribed Contributors could get those delivered to their inbox?

Then she could release that same article to the Chronicle a few days later, or maybe even let us have first access to it or something. Even if it was given to us one day prior or even "same day" but 6 or 7 hours ahead of it posting to the Chronicle.

I dunno. Maybe the Chron has a policy against her doing that, just wanted to share and idea for incentives to be a paid subscriber to your mb.

**texanfan2002114** · 11-13-2012

Sounds good to me.

**Thorn** · 11-13-2012

I'm still waiting on the donuts they promised me.

GP · 11-13-2012

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I'm still waiting on the donuts they promised me.

They were talking about an inflatable donut for you to use because of your hemorrhoids, Thorn.

They didn't send it because they figured AARP already sent you one.

**TEXANS84** · 11-13-2012

Did TC agree to this, or was she just thrown out there?

GP · 11-13-2012

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Originally Posted by TEXANS84

Did TC agree to this, or was she just thrown out there?

Huh?

I dunno. I was just thinking "out loud" about how it would be neat to reward the paying subscribers here by letting those members have early access to her blog articles. Or to have her craft some TexansExclusive articles maybe a couple or three times a year. Sort of like ESPN Insider.

2012Champs · 11-13-2012

Is she is paid by the chron Im sure they would LOVE for her to give out her articles here first

**silvrhand** · 11-13-2012

t-shirts/stickers I'm sure he can work something out with bull shirts. Proving subscriber only content drives the ire of anyone that has had to pay for the longhorn network....

http://www.bull-shirts.com/

**Vinny** · 11-13-2012

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Did TC agree to this, or was she just thrown out there?

Its easy to just volunteer others to do work for you...nice.

**BIG TORO** · 11-13-2012

Raffle off a texans hat (different) evey month.

**Thorn** · 11-13-2012

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Originally Posted by GP

They were talking about an inflatable donut for you to use because of your hemorrhoids, Thorn.

They didn't send it because they figured AARP already sent you one.

Oh wait...uh, I'm really pissed off and hurt and feeling rejected and I'm gonna sue. (Need to pad my retirement fund.)

Any good lawyers out there?

**TexansJohn** · 11-13-2012

How do you know if someone is a subscriber? I donate $5/month through PayPal....are there any "perks" that come with that that I am not aware of?

Not complaining, as I just see it as a small contribution to keep the site going, but if there are perks, I'd like to know!

GP · 11-13-2012

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Originally Posted by Vinny

Its easy to just volunteer others to do work for you...nice.

Meaning what?

Hint: This is one of those times where I think I know what you mean, but I want to get clarification anyway.

To me, I don't think it's asking anything that overwhelming. Hell, pay her from the funds. And it would be a rare thing, not a weekly deluge of articles. Not even once-per-month. 2, maybe 3 per year. Something really good and really unique that could reward subscribers.

2012Champs · 11-13-2012

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Originally Posted by GP

Meaning what?

Hint: This is one of those times where I think I know what you mean, but I want to get clarification anyway.

To me, I don't think it's asking anything that overwhelming. Hell, pay her from the funds. And it would be a rare thing, not a weekly deluge of articles. Not even once-per-month. 2, maybe 3 per year. Something really good and really unique that could reward subscribers.

How would you need clarification? You offered someone else's work to reward other people. If you wanted to make an offer why dont you do the work instead of offering other's work up? Again if the Chron pays her for her work Im sure they would mind if she passed out the work ahead of time

**Double Barrel** · 11-13-2012

I think GP should do a river-dance at your kid's b-day party if you are a subscribed contributor.

**disaacks3** · 11-13-2012

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I think GP should do a river-dance at your kid's b-day party if you are a subscribed contributor.

After he makes balloon animals shaped like Toro!

NitroGSXR · 11-13-2012

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Originally Posted by GP

Meaning what?

Hint: This is one of those times where I think I know what you mean, but I want to get clarification anyway.

To me, I don't think it's asking anything that overwhelming. Hell, pay her from the funds. And it would be a rare thing, not a weekly deluge of articles. Not even once-per-month. 2, maybe 3 per year. Something really good and really unique that could reward subscribers.

It means you are being a pig-headed, inconsiderate jerk. I'm still floored that you offered someone else's personal time up. How rude!

**Playoffs** · 11-13-2012

I don't think we should get anything unless the site is profitable. ( Except, of course, for the dancing girls that were promised if I entered a monthly subscription. )

**GlassHalfFull** · 11-13-2012

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Originally Posted by TexansJohn

How do you know if someone is a subscriber? I donate $5/month through PayPal....are there any "perks" that come with that that I am not aware of?

Not complaining, as I just see it as a small contribution to keep the site going, but if there are perks, I'd like to know!

pm Hookem Horns and he will get you a fancy blue name.

Let him know your username and name on the paypal account.

**Texans_Chick** · 11-13-2012

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Originally Posted by GP

What if TexansChick would do some TexansExclusive articles maybe once every 4 months, and only the Subscribed Contributors could get those delivered to their inbox?

Then she could release that same article to the Chronicle a few days later, or maybe even let us have first access to it or something. Even if it was given to us one day prior or even "same day" but 6 or 7 hours ahead of it posting to the Chronicle.

I dunno. Maybe the Chron has a policy against her doing that, just wanted to share and idea for incentives to be a paid subscriber to your mb.

That is an awfully kind thing to suggest. Because some people might not like my articles inflicted on their inbox.

There's no policy against it from the Chronicle as far as I know, but oof, the logistics. That, and I think that people should want to be Subscribed Contributors here out of the goodness of their own hearts. For the intrinsic goodness of it. That it makes them feel good to support something awesome.

At least that's what I tell my kids about why they don't need to receive rewards for getting good grades. That I'm proud of them, but that they need to be proud of themselves because nobody going to be around all the time giving them gold stars when they do good things.

However, for all Subscribed Contributors, I will do a dance in your general direction. Ta da! ->

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GP Go Texans! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 17,747 Rep Power: 50138	Kevin: An idea on how to reward Subscribed Contributors What if TexansChick would do some TexansExclusive articles maybe once every 4 months, and only the Subscribed Contributors could get those delivered to their inbox? Then she could release that same article to the Chronicle a few days later, or maybe even let us have first access to it or something. Even if it was given to us one day prior or even "same day" but 6 or 7 hours ahead of it posting to the Chronicle. I dunno. Maybe the Chron has a policy against her doing that, just wanted to share and idea for incentives to be a paid subscriber to your mb. __________________

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texanfan2002114 Subscribed Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: On the front row in the endzone!!! Age: 36 Posts: 1,097 Rep Power: 613	Re: Kevin: An idea on how to reward Subscribed Contributors Sounds good to me.

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Thorn Dirty Old Man Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston Section: Restrained in the mental ward Age: 61 Posts: 18,187 Rep Power: 53970	Re: Kevin: An idea on how to reward Subscribed Contributors I'm still waiting on the donuts they promised me. __________________ "Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid." --- John Wayne

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TEXANS84 Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: The Woodlands, TX Age: 35 Posts: 7,447 Rep Power: 3116	Re: Kevin: An idea on how to reward Subscribed Contributors Did TC agree to this, or was she just thrown out there?

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2012Champs Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,988 Rep Power: 16326	Re: Kevin: An idea on how to reward Subscribed Contributors Is she is paid by the chron Im sure they would LOVE for her to give out her articles here first

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silvrhand Site Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: La Porte, TX Section: 135J 5-8 Age: 38 Posts: 1,783 Rep Power: 4493	Re: Kevin: An idea on how to reward Subscribed Contributors t-shirts/stickers I'm sure he can work something out with bull shirts. Proving subscriber only content drives the ire of anyone that has had to pay for the longhorn network.... http://www.bull-shirts.com/ __________________ Vance Joseph I was wrong, enjoying the slice of humble pie I've been served. In response to the new Vance Joseph Hiring:

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BIG TORO TERADACTYL #23 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sugar Land, TX Section: Bull Pen! Age: 32 Posts: 3,709 Rep Power: 17005	Re: Kevin: An idea on how to reward Subscribed Contributors Raffle off a texans hat (different) evey month. __________________ Sig Courtesy of False Start

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TexansJohn Subscribed Contributor Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 29 Rep Power: 0	Re: Kevin: An idea on how to reward Subscribed Contributors How do you know if someone is a subscriber? I donate $5/month through PayPal....are there any "perks" that come with that that I am not aware of? Not complaining, as I just see it as a small contribution to keep the site going, but if there are perks, I'd like to know!

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Double Barrel Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Section: Gridiron, Texas Age: 46 Posts: 27,082 Rep Power: 82006	Re: Kevin: An idea on how to reward Subscribed Contributors I think GP should do a river-dance at your kid's b-day party if you are a subscribed contributor. __________________ "FOOTBALL IS ONLY A DIVERSION." ~ HOUSTON TEXANS In Memoriam - 20 little angels

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Playoffs Subscribed Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7,291 Rep Power: 52089	Re: Kevin: An idea on how to reward Subscribed Contributors I don't think we should get anything unless the site is profitable. ( Except, of course, for the dancing girls that were promised if I entered a monthly subscription. )

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