Mc-Market Perks without using USD

[Corey B]

I know I am not only speaking to myself when it comes to times like these. Just like that favorite server of yours you wish to donate to but have no way of getting funds. I believe we should implement a system into MC-Market where everyone can get a rank after passing a minimum requirement.
Suggestion for Premium perks:

Lets say they want premium for a week but cannot afford to buy it, why can't they just have prerequisites like 30 ratings/week + 100 posts/week. I am not talking about useless posts but more like detailed or useful posts.

I know this would be a hard system to keep hold of, but with dedication this could be a really good system. People that cannot donate because they don't have the money or simply cannot donate, would not only be more dedicated to MC-Market to get the prerequisites, but also get the perks for that week for passing it.

Thoughts? Please leave your opinion below. Thanks in advance and looking forward to the responses!

 

[Doge]

Then people will be less inclined to donate buy. It's only $10 to begin with and most dedicated users have it.

 

[Corey B]

Then people will be less inclined to donate. It's only $10 to begin with and most dedicated users have it.

Okay, yea. You can buy it. You probably have a Paypal account. What about the 10-11 year old that cannot kids buy it or anything and like to be dedicated or want to be special too? why should they be limited.
How about this Doge What if you couldn't donate because you had no way, you would want premium and this would benefit you right?

 

[MCHOST_David]

This system can be done automatically out of the box. The implementation isn't the problem, the idea is. They're premium, paid ranks for a reason lol Helps the site management profit. MCM is a business after all, and it takes a lot of time to manage.

That said, an active members group with a prefix might not be the worst idea.[DOUBLEPOST=1442877344,1442877312][/DOUBLEPOST]

You should always donate to help the cause, not to get something in return.

It's not really a donation, it's a payment for "goods and/or services" I'd say. This is a donation: http://www.unicef.org.uk/Donate/donate-now/

 

[Doge]

Okay, yea. You can buy it. You probably have a Paypal account. What about the 10-11 year old that cannot kids buy it or anything and like to be dedicated or want to be special too? why should they be limited.
How about this Doge What if you couldn't donate because you had no way, you would want premium and this would benefit you right?

Of course it would benefit me, but Mick not so much.[DOUBLEPOST=1442877520,1442877459][/DOUBLEPOST]

You should always donate to help the cause, not to get something in return.

In this case it's more of a payment. I used donate because it was in the main post lol.

 

[Corey B]

Okay, how about a rank for active users then? Maybe gives them access to shoutbox every now and then, Active Tag, and thats it.

Sound like a cool idea? They would only get it the week they pass the requirements.

 

[Doge]

Okay, how about a rank for active users then? Maybe gives them access to shoutbox every now and then, Active Tag, and thats it.

Sound like a cool idea? They would only get it the week they pass the requirements.

Well, mcm has this auto title change thing based on posts. It goes:

New Member
Member
Active Member
Well-Known Member

 

[Corey B]

I don't see that on people. Where would you see that?

 

[Brash]

http://www.paywithatweet.com This might interest Mick

 

[Doge]

I don't see that on people. Where would you see that?

Under your username. If you have Premium/Supreme you can edit it to whatever you want.

 

[chucK_]

I think this would work with Supreme

 

[Stephen]

Then people will be less inclined to donate buy. It's only $10 to begin with and most dedicated users have it.

I'm somewhat dedicated and I'm not buying Supreme until it's only $15 for premium users, lol.

 

[MCHOST_David]

Okay, how about a rank for active users then? Maybe gives them access to shoutbox every now and then, Active Tag, and thats it.

Sound like a cool idea? They would only get it the week they pass the requirements.

Good idea. I do it myself actually on some forums. Take a look:

I give an extra badge using the integrated XenForo system, if you have no rank this also becomes your username colour. It lasts as long as you meet the requirements for the rank (updated every 24 hours via cron). When you stop meeting the requirements, the badge is lost. Great way to increase activity even more, but it can also increase spammy posts. Personally, I think it works great for sites on the verge of inactivity. Unsure if it's needed here though, but it's rewarding for sure.

Well, mcm has this auto title change thing based on posts. It goes:

New Member
Member
Active Member
Well-Known Member

Those are just the default user titles , and the change is based on trophy points I think. They don't do much :/ Not a big thing to 'aim' for.

 

[Administrator]

Okay, how about a rank for active users then? Maybe gives them access to shoutbox every now and then, Active Tag, and thats it.

Sound like a cool idea? They would only get it the week they pass the requirements.

Because there aren't enough people in the Shoutbox already.

There's no reason for paid ranks / perks to be free. It is a marketplace forum where most users make / spend money - if you don't want to spend money for extra perks on the site that you're already making profit from then you must be really tight on money.