Value of being a subscriber?

Published on August 11, 2008 By screamingiraffe In WinCustomize Talk

Greetings,

I was a subscriber for over a year, and member since 2002 i believe. I have to say, during this time, I have yet to see any real value of paying Stardock for a subscription. I bought Window blinds and have yet to see anything better than the stock "dragon" theme that's included. Has any other member created anything similar?

I believe stardock depends on contributor work too much and should create some 'masterwork' designs in house. Add some value to the subscriptions, and I'd probably re-subscribe. Masterwork dreams are now few and far between, decent windowblinds are non-existant, and every once in a while, you see a pretty good CursorFX. I'm still using the

Telsa cursor (best I've seen so far, and that was way way back).

I saw a few articles back how stardock wanted to add value to subscriptions, but I think they went about it all wrong. I've also seen quite a few articles dated a while back about the same issue I raise how stardock leans on the backs of contributors to make a buck, and the stuff they charge for isn't all that good. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I know.. but all the same..

what do you guys think?

Comments (Page 2)

da_zman20

on Aug 12, 2008

Me, I subscribe year after year because the quality of the community deserves my support even if I never downloaded another skin.

My thoughts exactly...

Mirsguy

on Aug 12, 2008

decent windowblinds are non-existant, and every once in a while, you see a pretty good CursorFX.

Guess you haven't seen the works of vStyler, The AVMAN, J. Aroche, and the many more that are a part of the community.

Personally, it took me a while to subscribe, but I'm glad I finally broke down and did it. This is a great place, and worthy of my support.

Quicksilver007

on Aug 12, 2008

decent windowblinds are non-existantSo make one yourself.

Guess you haven't seen the works of vStyler, The AVMAN, J. Aroche, and the many more that are a part of the community.

My thoughts exactly!

DrJBHL

on Aug 12, 2008

Guys, look: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and about smell and taste one can't argue (sounds better in Hebrew...and after He Brew

),

Some folks have to argue, fight and tell others how to live.

Others are wise enough to just let it be, and not try "to push the river".

Still others have attained true enlightenment and sit in the back of the van that Zubaz
sends around to enslave all our OS's and desktops through evil code thinly diguised as mispelled words....You guessed it:

Zubots!

Island Dog

on Aug 12, 2008

Let me also say that subscribing helps the site overall with maintenance, development, and all types of things like that. I have subscribed for many years without a hesitation when it comes to renew time.

angus1949

on Aug 12, 2008

[quote]decent windowblinds are non-existant,[quote]

Gee Aaron, I just looked at your site and don't see a damned thing that you've produced. I'm not a skinner yet either and when it comes to skins I like what I like. But I would never make a comment about the QUALITY of skins when I have no idea how to produce them myself. If you don't like the sites enough to subscribe why not just stay away instead of trashing something that millions seem to love and appreciate. IMHO.

zakai1369

on Aug 12, 2008

There are many cars and vans in yoru neighborhood. Not all have to be painted in animal print stripes to be part of my "Legion of Pats"

Not to mention making this....

.... your wallpaper

Doronila1

on Aug 12, 2008

Yish, has anyone actually been to zubaz.com? 80`s are coming to get ya!!

ZubaZ

on Aug 12, 2008

My wife refuses to buy me any zubaz and the ones from my past are long gone.

Christmas is comming though . . so one never knows.

I rather like this t-shirt:

Philly0381

on Aug 12, 2008

screamingiraffe value is determined by those seeking it.

What has value for me and the other members that reply may well not be of value to you.

Look through the site again and you well may find that there is value here for you, it maybe in things that haven't even be mentioned.

jpmurph1

on Aug 12, 2008

I believe for what i pay for a membership i certainly get more than my moneys worth, but that is my opinion, what is the subscription now, 5 gals of gas, or thereabouts

starkers

on Aug 13, 2008

I believe for what i pay for a membership i certainly get more than my moneys worth,

Yeah, me too... and not just because of unlimited downloads; subscriber skins; no ads; my own personal page and other freebies... I get to hang out with folk like Zubaz, Po1 Smedley and Skinhit... to mention but just a few of the many top notch people who frequent this glorious site.

On second thoughts... hanging out with Zubaz, Po` Smedley and Skinhit! Is there any discount for that????

ZubaZ

on Aug 13, 2008

On second thoughts... hanging out with Zubaz, Po` Smedley and Skinhit! Is there any discount for that????

zakai1369

on Aug 13, 2008

Wizard1956

on Aug 13, 2008

decent windowblinds are non-existant,

That is the silliest thing I've read since the "Impulse is Doomed" thread. Thank you for a good laugh.Now back to my beautiful default Vista Home Basic GUI while I wait for something "decent" to come along.

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