Category: Let's talk
So for all you zoners who don't have a premium, say someone walked up to you today, and said, "If you do x for me, I'll give you a premium."
What would you do? Eat a gallon of ice cream in 3 minutes? Watch a terrible movie? Drink out of someone elses coffee cup? Copy off someone in geometry? Tell me!
I'd be quite interested to know your answers.
Sure, I'd drink from her coffee cup. Smile.
Nothing.
What if it were a he, Wayne?
Then what do you gotta say? Haha.
If his coffees hot, fine.
Can't be messen with a dudes cold coffee.
Um, pay 25 bucks if I wanted it that bad.
That's kind of like saying what would you do for this scrap piece of paper. lol. Nothing really. I can buy a pizza with wings for $25, and if someone wants to give me a free premium membership, it's like them dumping piles of leaves in my yard. I'll pass. thanks.
Um, what are the advantages of having a premium? I can already post on boards and hopefully elicit some discussions as a result thereof, so I dunno. Can't see any real advantage in it honestly.
Lots of them.
Better word games. The ability to listen to who's talking about you when you are invisible.
Great log on messages and exits.
You can post a blog and state your lifes happens.
Just many things.
It supports the site too.
No one offering to buy me one if I'll drink from your cup?
Hahaha wayne.
I'll consider it, but no promises, man.
Make me a better offer then?
So basically the perks of a premium are word games I could get on my
IPhone for free; stupid messages that get old after about the fourth time
someone logs on or off; the ability to look and see if anyone is talking about me
without the ability to say anything without giving away the fact that I'm there;
and a blog which I could get on another site for free. Oh, and it supports the
site. well ain't that fansy. if the site ever actually got updated with anything
meaningful other than some silly messages at the top of the page, I might
consider it. Other than that, there's no persk. If I want premium, which I
absolutely do not because I don't like rewarding the producers of this site for
their abject laziness in regards to it, then I'll just buy it. If you want me to do
something crazy, you'll have to sweeten the pot a whole hell of a lot.
I have given the gift of premium membership to a couple people in the past, but I had a job then and don't now. So no more gifts from me. However, I still renew my own every year. I like many of the perks, but my favorite is being able to be invisible. That alone makes it worth 25 bucks to me.
Cody just summed up my feelings on this matter absolutely perfectly in post 12. as long
as people keep on buying premiums with the site the way it is, the powers that be have
no need to change anything. They just take your money, without making any
improvements to the service you receive.
Thinking about getting one, but I'm not so sure.
Ahmmmmm, pay the @25 if I decide I want it? I know, not very creative or daring, but that's me.
Ah, you all are taking the fun out of this bopic.
I think they are worth the $25, so what would you all do for one?
We've gotten some service updates, but still, that isn't fun.
He has asked a fun question, not what we think about the admin's and such.
At the very least, name changes should be free IMHO.
I agree; one name change a year would be nice.
as for what I'd do if I wanted premium: I'd buy it myself, instead of hoping for someone else to get it for me. however, I'm with Cody, in that I'm not willing to contribute financially to this site, given the way it's run.
I'd give someone all my points since they are basically in the same currency as premium so to speak. I'd definitely like to be premium for the quicknote history but the other features seem to me like deal sweeteners. I'd have to get more features in to make me pay $25 for this.
I'm sorry, but I'd like to address something Wayne said. Wayne, if we're
going to be asked to contribute thought to a scenario, the scenario should at
least be tempting. Ask us something like, what would you do for a billion
dollars, what would you do for a chance to sleep with your favorite movie star,
what would you do for a date with Taylor Swift, or what would you do to have
your sight back? something worth thinking about. Not, what would you do for
this thing you could buy for the price of a pizza. That's not a fun scenario.
I agree completely with the last post.
I used to buy premiums, myself, but the ability to be invisible isn't that important to me anymore. And, other than that, there are no other features this site has that I can't get for free elsewhere.
Nothing at all whatsoever.
Well said in post 21, Cody. I'm premium by default now because of my time as a CL. Not sure I'd pay for it again. Invisibility is the best premium feature in my opinion.
Lol well said Cody on the first post. :)
Yall took the fun out of this one, haha.
No we didnt'. there was none to take out. I'd do a lot more for a Klondike Bar than I would for a premium, and a Klondike Bar costs a lot less. lol
Pizza's cheaper.
Now, Taylor Swift... Hmm.
I got new jeans, I'll get a hat. Yep, should do it.
Anyone have her number?
Oh, might need a pair of Luchese boots. Yep, can do.
actually, OP, you took the fun out of it by not being more creative. being a premium member really is not all that grand; that's all there is to it.
It was just something floating around in my mind, so I figured I'd post it.
Okay OP. It was just a thought that was floating around in your mind, So you posted it up
here, and people showed you the general level of disdain that most have for premium
membership. personally, I think there are a few hardcore members who will always buy a
premium membership, but other than that I think numbers are going to start dwindling in
the very near future. I actually don't think that is any bad thing. It might force the owners
of this website to actually put some effort in to making it more interesting. adding new
features, ironing out bugs and such. We live in hope.
Ah, I liked the fun of it.
Being to serious will make you a grump.
I also will continue to support the site, because I use it, so it does well enough.
It has given me lots of entertainment over the years, and I've not only learned many things, I've been able to help a few folks out.
All that is worth my support.
And then somebody post a fun topic.
Now Taylor's number, anyone?
Bernadetta, what's a Klondike Bar? :)
Rachael, a Klondike bar is this block of ice cream that's coated in solid milk chocolate. It's like a chocolate bar, except there's ice cream inside. It's kind of heavenly, except other variations from other brands beat it by a lot. For a basic chocolate covered ice cream bar, it's pretty good though.
Yeah, there good.
A box is cheaper then a premium, and gives much pleasure though.
Hmm!
Rachael, where you live, I'll bet they call them ice cream sandwiches,. Sort of like that, just more chocolate.
And in the U.S., ice cream sandwiches are usually two graham crackers or two sugar cookies with ice cream in between. The original were graham crackers. Got soggy quick. Lol
Ah. We called the ice cream sandwich the long deals.
There like a bar, but have a chocolate top and bottom. The ice cream's the middle.
Like an orio cookie, but the top and bottom is soft.
Now, the Klondike 's are different, because I've always thought of them as a bar, or like a candy bar with ice cream filling.
It's just a brand, but we labeled everything like that a Klondike . Lol
Just a kid thing. I've not had one in like, forever.
Maybe I'll fix that this weekend.
Rachael, you aren't missing much, in not having had a Klondike bar before. they're highly overrated, in my opinion.
That may bethe case for some, but the zone's premium membership beats the Klondike Bar at being over rated. by far. lol.
Are you kiddingChelsea?
You have a Klondike , you'll never go back. Tghat off brand stuff just won't do at all.
Now, add a hot day, a nice breeze, and you hear the ice cream truck coming, and you've got 50 cents.
Klondike !
You know? I'm just a weird guy, not a big fan of the cake or ice cream stuff.
I do like pie, though.
Funny how topics change. But anyway, I like those Tolehouse icecream sandwiches with the chocolate chip cookies as the sandwich part.
no, not kidding at all. I think they're absolutely disgusting.
Weird. You know, they say when someone doesn't like chocolate treats, it means they don't have a heart. But you have a heart, right Chelsea? hahahahahaha.
Ok though, speaking of ice creams and chocolate treats, how about them drumsticks, huh guys? love those. Almost remind me of softserve ice cream cones from an actual ice cream shop.
Aw, come on. Who doesn't like Klondike bars?
Besides the fact that they tend to melt too fast, they're pretty good.
*looks deep in to Chelsea soul. Hmm.
I could eat drumsticks forever.
so, Bernadetta, because I don't agree that Klondike bars are tasty, I therefore don't like any kind of chocolate or sweet things? wow, you sure don't hesitate to make assumptions.
as for drumsticks, it depends on what kind you're talking about.
there are different kinds, and no, I don't think that every single kind is good.
Oy vey Chelsea, lighten up. Wipe that sourpus off your face. And eat some chocolate already. Have a heart.
Not everything needs to be a confrontation or a debate. Sometimes, a mindless joke is in order... Like this board thread for instance. See? it serves a purpose after all. We're talking about ice cream.
Now, back to drum sticks. I don't mind any of them, but I like those big ones with that chocolate nut coating on the top.
I don't really care for the flat-topped ones with the cookie dough ice cream or whatever they have these days.
Ah, drum sticks. I need one. haven't had one for years.
lol
Choco Tacos, for the win!
And if you like Klondike bars, give the Dove Bars a try, premium vanilla ice cream makes a difference.
Well, if we are talking *ice cream, and using premium in the same breath?
Vanilla? Nope.
Now, if you had you some Butter Pecan! Hoggen Daze, never read the box, just ate, you got *premium!
I'm not big on vanilla ice cream, forereel, but honest, in the Dove bars it does the difference!
I will take your word for this.
The next time I am at the market, I will search out a box of these, and blame you for my moaning.
For you spelling purist.
Haagen Doz.
MMM!
Not a fan of butter pecan. But give me pistachio anytime. Nahm nahm nahm.
They got that too.
Yummy.
Re: post #34, I'll take a Magnum over a Clondike, anyday!
mmm I love choc covered icecream - in any form.
And yes, ddrumsticks are awesome. :)
Bernadetta, I did answer the drumstick question, in case you somehow didn't read my response.
I said that not all drumsticks are good, and drumsticks as a whole, are certainly not what I would choose if I wanted to eat ice cream. they, like Klondike bars, are really nothing to brag about.
Chelsea, I did respond to your drumstick response. So yes, I did read it. Say, did you perhaps misread mine?
But now, pray tell, what would you have if you wer to have ice cream.
Neither Klondike Bars Nor some Drumsticks are good enough for your Royal highness...
Drum Roll Please. Our queen will now divulge what her treat of choice shall be.
Hold off on the Magnums, my fellow commonfolk. Don't offer them to her rhrhrhrhrhrhroyal highness lest she dismiss those as mere maggots as far as ice cream goes.
Wayne, put that shameful hoggendoss away, that's not fit for the queen. Neither Pecan nor pistachio will do. Let's not mention the chocolate.
Ah, but Rachael appreciates Chocolate covered icy goodness. Let's pile on the Klondikes there, ladies and gentlemen, and let's throw in a Magnum or two as well. They won't go to waste, right Rachael? But since I'm advocating for you, please share. Preferably the magnum bar, as I've actually never had the pleasure of tasting one yet. Too expensive for this poor girl. Grins.
To the one who said he doesn't like cakes and ice cream, but likes pies, Blindaudio I think it was:
You remind me of when I was a kid, at a friend's birdthday party, he never liked cake so had a birthday pie instead. You know, that was really good.
Now, how exactly would someone make an ice cream pie? Hahahahaha
Actually Leo,
People have done that in my family before I noticed I really didn't care for ice cream. You buy like ice cream sandwiches, and you take them and layer them on top of each other, using something like whipped cream, and you cut the ice cream bars into different shapes, of which I can't remember, of which the result will be a round ice cream pie.
But now I prefer apple and pecan pies more. Pumpkin is also quite good as well, in case anyone really cares.
Fine. I'll give you a really good ice cream you'll like for a premium.
If I can do that, I get the premium, right?
Back on track now. Smile.
I like different kinds of ice cream, but I have better things to do with my time than to list them to people who are pissy over the fact that I'm disagreeing with their favorite kinds.
Well, Chelsea. Let me suggest something better to do with all that time you got?
Have a Klondike . I'll bet you haven't in a while.
OMG you guys! haha
Bernadeta, yes, Magnums for the win! I've got some of them in my freezer as we speak - very good for our Aussie summer right now let me tell you.
They use to have these ones call double chocs, and then they were renamed feasts. They consisted of a hard layer of chocolate which the stick poked out of, then icecream then coated with chocolate. so so good.
I wonder if we have many differences between countries here? I could go into a whole list of icecreams I remember from my childhood? Does Bubble o'bills sound familiar. They were an icecream bar with chocolate on one side and a ball of gum embedded in the other. It was supposed to represent the face of a cartoon character though I forget who exactly. I use to save the bubble gum til the end; mmm. haha
We used to have those thing here in Alaska, but I'm not sure if we do anymore.
According to recent surveys, it's funny right? Alaskans eat the most ice cream.
Wayne, you're a funny guy.
rdfreak, if you don't mindn me saying...
icecream and bubblegum seem an odd combo
on the other hand, lollipops and gum are also an odd combo but long live the tootsie pop!
Ick, bubblegum and ice cream, I think I'll pass.
Then again, I was never really a fan of bubblegum anyway.
Salt and Straw company out here had an ice cream with turkey, mashed potatos and cranberry flavor all wrapped into it. No I didn't try it.
Probably why you were able to post about it later.
omg, I loooove chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream! and, bubble gum ice cream is really good! haven't had it since I was a kid!
Ah, you can fix that tomorrow?
It's Christmas, so...
Leo, that, is gross for an icecream flavour! but I have heard of people doding that sort of thing here too. Lol
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I'd only pay for someone to become premium if I knew them really well.
Hi AppleGirl. I'm Forereel.
Smile.
Hey everyone, applegirl and forereel are getting married!
Bob
Not until she buys my premium.