Convince me to buy a Supporter Badge. I love NG and whatnot, but you're dealing with a Jew, here, guys.

Perks?
Does the cost outweigh the perks?
Possibility of Tom rewarding Supporters in the future?

be a team player

because otherwise your 464 posts have gone to waste

eh I wouldn't do it. I like this site and all but I don't know why I would give a multi-million dollar website 25$ bucks to get a useless "e-badge"

At 1/19/13 09:13 PM, 372 wrote: I like this site and all but I don't know why I would give a multi-million dollar website 25$ bucks to get a useless "e-badge"

That's the way I feel about it. But I wonder if there's a possibility of Tom giving Supporters a reward in the future.

At 1/19/13 09:14 PM, 3Flay wrote:

At 1/19/13 09:13 PM, 372 wrote: I like this site and all but I don't know why I would give a multi-million dollar website 25$ bucks to get a useless "e-badge"

That's the way I feel about it. But I wonder if there's a possibility of Tom giving Supporters a reward in the future.

if it does happen I honestly think it's just gonna be your user name in the credits to some flash or something really lame...lol

I think we can all agree this site is great but $25 is a little steep.

At 1/19/13 09:16 PM, 372 wrote: if it does happen I honestly think it's just gonna be your user name in the credits to some flash or something really lame...lol

That's probably true, lol. I mean, what more would Tom be able to give everyone who tossed him some cash?

At 1/19/13 09:18 PM, TheColourAwesome wrote: I think we can all agree this site is great but $25 is a little steep.

I think it's worth considering why they are even asking, remember newgrounds is run by ordinary folks not a corporation, and often they make decisions that are more based around the user rather than making big profits.

in 2008 newgrounds was worth about $6 Million + but now it's around $1.2 Million. So perhaps they are finding it harder to cover the costs of hosting all this content..

At 1/19/13 09:23 PM, Fim wrote:

At 1/19/13 09:18 PM, TheColourAwesome wrote: I think we can all agree this site is great but $25 is a little steep.

I think it's worth considering why they are even asking, remember newgrounds is run by ordinary folks not a corporation, and often they make decisions that are more based around the user rather than making big profits.

in 2008 newgrounds was worth about $6 Million + but now it's around $1.2 Million. So perhaps they are finding it harder to cover the costs of hosting all this content..

No, I know. I've had a few long talks to Luis about the sites current financial troubles. I'd be happy to give my cash and I think a lot more would too if the asking price was a little lower. And as depressing and counter productive as this sounds. If the site's failing how much cash will it take to get it as good as it was before? Will it ever be as good as it was before? I say this as an 10' of course.

I've donated twice in the last 4 months and I'm a broke, non-Jewish college student. Surely $25 isn't too much to ask after the many years you have used Newgrounds for free.

At 1/19/13 09:31 PM, Forte wrote: I've donated twice in the last 4 months and I'm a broke, non-Jewish college student. Surely $25 isn't too much to ask after the many years you have used Newgrounds for free.

It is when you've got no handouts or income and saving up for a decent audio setup.

At 1/19/13 09:13 PM, 372 wrote: eh I wouldn't do it. I like this site and all but I don't know why I would give a multi-million dollar website 25$ bucks to get a useless "e-badge"

You can't be serious. You do realize that the site only makes money off of advertisements right? Then on top of that it gives it away to the community so artists can make some money on the side. If you think $25 is too much to give this website and also believe that they make shitloads of money then you are a moron and might as well go suck on a horsecock.

At 1/19/13 09:31 PM, Forte wrote:

:Surely $25 isn't too much to ask after the many years you have used Newgrounds for free.

I think this is what did it for me. I think I may buy one right now. I've got nothing in particular I'm saving for, afterall.

At 1/19/13 09:29 PM, TheColourAwesome wrote:

At 1/19/13 09:23 PM, Fim wrote:

No, I know. I've had a few long talks to Luis about the sites current financial troubles. I'd be happy to give my cash and I think a lot more would too if the asking price was a little lower. And as depressing and counter productive as this sounds. If the site's failing how much cash will it take to get it as good as it was before? Will it ever be as good as it was before? I say this as an 10' of course.

I'm in no position to comment on that, but I'm guessing newgrounds is being left behind because it's predominantly a flash orientated site, and in this day and age the sector that is making the most progress is apps for the iphone / ipad which aren't compatible with flash. :(

I agree though, there shouldn't be a minimum as high as $25 because it prices out a lot of people. Wikipeda let you donate as little as $5, and I think for the Obama campaign trail he made up most of his funds through lots of people giving little donations.

At 1/19/13 09:36 PM, Forte wrote:

At 1/19/13 09:13 PM, 372 wrote: eh I wouldn't do it. I like this site and all but I don't know why I would give a multi-million dollar website 25$ bucks to get a useless "e-badge"

You can't be serious. You do realize that the site only makes money off of advertisements right?

You realize they have a e-store right?

At 1/19/13 09:40 PM, 372 wrote: You realize they have a e-store right?

Yeah, but when you think about it... That store can't make enough to cover the costs. Even combined with ads, the cost has to be outstanding.

At 1/19/13 09:37 PM, 3Flay wrote:

At 1/19/13 09:31 PM, Forte wrote: Surely $25 isn't too much to ask after the many years you have used Newgrounds for free.

I think this is what did it for me. I think I may buy one right now. I've got nothing in particular I'm saving for, afterall.

Good on you 3Flay, good on you.

At 1/19/13 09:40 PM, 372 wrote: You realize they have a e-store right?

If you think that the store even comes close to covering the expense of store product manufacturing, office utilities, payroll, upkeep, and various other expenses that none of us no about then you are probably one of the densest people I have ever interacted with. Seriously, next time you try to make a point and sound like a smartass, please don't sound like such a fucking retard.

At 1/19/13 09:42 PM, 3Flay wrote:

At 1/19/13 09:40 PM, 372 wrote: You realize they have a e-store right?

Yeah, but when you think about it... That store can't make enough to cover the costs. Even combined with ads, the cost has to be outstanding.

Yea you're right, but like
I'm no expert but the portal, it let's people upload spam. Huge amounts of spam. Honestly the rating systems passing rating needs to be raised, they're needs to be spam deletion. Surely the cost of maintaining the site would be much lower if the restarted amount of shit spam that no one enjoys is deleted.

At 1/19/13 09:37 PM, Fim wrote: I'm in no position to comment on that, but I'm guessing newgrounds is being left behind because it's predominantly a flash orientated site, and in this day and age the sector that is making the most progress is apps for the iphone / ipad which aren't compatible with flash. :(

There's still a huge massive amount of Flash game websites out there also. Crappy little flash sites are still everywhere, bloating the market. I think you're right about mobile products.

I agree though, there shouldn't be a minimum as high as $25 because it prices out a lot of people. Wikipeda let you donate as little as $5, and I think for the Obama campaign trail he made up most of his funds through lots of people giving little donations.

I think the best thing to do is a choose your own amount slider. When given the opportunity to be generous people will take the opportunity. If they choose to only pay a few bucks it's better than nothing. I can't tell you how many times I've spent cash on those no minimum Bandcamp pages or indie game sites like Humble Bundle. It's all about flexibility. If you want to give NG $25 you're going to give NG $25. If not I'm sure you're willing to give something.

If you have the money to spare yes. The biggest perk is having the ability to use this website at all because its the best way to keep sites running.

At 1/19/13 09:29 PM, TheColourAwesome wrote:

At 1/19/13 09:23 PM, Fim wrote:

No, I know. I've had a few long talks to Luis about the sites current financial troubles. I'd be happy to give my cash and I think a lot more would too if the asking price was a little lower. And as depressing and counter productive as this sounds. If the site's failing how much cash will it take to get it as good as it was before? Will it ever be as good as it was before? I say this as an 10' of course.

I still think it's a brilliant site, and I'd say the standard and variety of movies on here has probably gone up, it's just a shame that the numbers aren't as high as they used to be. I'm guessing newgrounds is being left behind because it's predominantly a flash orientated site, and in this day and age the sector that is making the most progress is apps for the iphone / ipad which aren't compatible with flash. :(

I agree though, there shouldn't be a minimum as high as $25 because it prices out a lot of people. Wikipeda let you donate as little as $5, and I think for the Obama campaign trail he made up most of his funds through lots of people giving little donations.

At 1/19/13 09:58 PM, Fim wrote:

At 1/19/13 09:29 PM, TheColourAwesome wrote:

At 1/19/13 09:23 PM, Fim wrote:

Agghhh god dam internet spazzin out

You shouldn't become a supporter just for some sort of reward. It's for people who actually want to help, hence the "supporter" name.

At 1/19/13 10:03 PM, Spretznaz wrote: You shouldn't become a supporter just for some sort of reward. It's for people who actually want to help, hence the "supporter" name.

See:

At 1/19/13 09:37 PM, 3Flay wrote:

At 1/19/13 09:31 PM, Forte wrote: Surely $25 isn't too much to ask after the many years you have used Newgrounds for free.

I think this is what did it for me. I think I may buy one right now. I've got nothing in particular I'm saving for, afterall.

I'm in the process of buying it one right now. Just the fact that I've been using NG for years for free is enough for me to pay him back a little bit.

I'm considering buying a badge. When I get my job and make some cash, I will definitely do it. Supporting the site, know what I mean?

At 1/19/13 10:08 PM, SmartyPants wrote: I'm considering buying a badge. When I get my job and make some cash, I will definitely do it. Supporting the site, know what I mean?

yee ma niqqa

At 1/19/13 10:00 PM, maddskill wrote: LOL first of all stop defending this website like you fuck it or something. I've been here just as long as you, I've used this site as an artist resource sense I was a little kid, but that doesn't mean I'm so in love with it that I care enough about its financial issues to give it 25$. (which is a lot more then most donations ask) I never said that "OH THAT STORE MUST PAY FOR EVERYTHING" I'm just pointing out that YEA this website is a business and YEA its has advertising and products to make revenue. Most websites who sell products don't ask for donations. I understand why newgrounds needs extra revenue, but surely more effective ways to cut cost can be made.
Also it's pretty funny how mad you just got for no reason.

You insinuated that the store would have been a giant contributor, so don't complain when you don't finish a thought and someone calls you out on it. If you have really used this website the way you are saying you have for the amount of time that you claim and you don't donate...then you're just a fucking leech. Seriously grow a pair, and yes people who make stupid comment piss me off.

This is 372

Oh really? I never would have guessed that based on your same style of writing from your other account that makes my eyes bleed.

At 1/19/13 10:12 PM, Elitistinen wrote: What benefit could I gain from it, beside look-good?

Well, you're supporting the site.

At 1/19/13 10:00 PM, maddskill wrote: LOL first of all stop defending this website like you fuck it or something. I've been here just as long as you, I've used this site as an artist resource sense I was a little kid, but that doesn't mean I'm so in love with it that I care enough about its financial issues to give it 25$. (which is a lot more then most donations ask) I never said that "OH THAT STORE MUST PAY FOR EVERYTHING" I'm just pointing out that YEA this website is a business and YEA its has advertising and products to make revenue. Most websites who sell products don't ask for donations. I understand why newgrounds needs extra revenue, but surely more effective ways to cut cost can be made.
Also it's pretty funny how mad you just got for no reason.

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