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So what's with the Patreon? Don't you already have donations?

Donations are for all our monthly costs. However, donations do not come close to covering the monthly bills here at vaping underground. When we upgraded to version 2.0 I really loved its look and feel. As I take more crazy ads out of the mix, the forum becomes even better and less cluttered. So I went and axed 1/2 the advertising on the forum. I'm sure some have noticed.

What would happen if we axed 95% of all the advertising? So, Patreon was born. As we get more patreons we can start chipping away at what we have remaining.

There is nothing special right now other than the badge until we get moving :). We started off at the lowest possible amount Patreon would allow us to charge. $3.00 a month.

Update: We know have a full ad-free experience you can buy for $5.95 a month as well. When you get this option and you get your badge, the forum will no longer display ads to you. This is particually great for those that use a cellphone or want a more eye pleasing experience.

$3.00 a month gets you the badge.
$5.95 a month gets you a complete ads free experience and the badge.

For more information you can go here:
http://www.patreon.com/vuforum




FOR THOSE THAT HAVE ALREADY JOINED PATREON:

Did you join the Vaping Underground Patreon? Let us know here and we will update your profile to reflect your badge. Unfortunately, there is no automatic way to do it. Just like one time donations, we have to do it manually. Once your badge is updated to your account you should have the "Vu Patreon" badge in red (like mine).
 
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Pastorfuzz

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So whats with the Patreon? Don't you already have donations?

Yes we do have both. Donations are for all our monthly costs. However, donations do not come close to covering the monthly bills here at vaping underground. When we upgraded to version 2.0 I really loved its look and feel. As I take more crazy ads out of the mix, the forum becomes even better and less cluttered. So I went and axed 1/2 the advertising on the forum. Im sure you have noticed. What would happen if we axed 95% of all the advertising? So, Patreon was born. As we get more patreons we can start chipping away at what we have remaining.

There is nothing special right now other than the badge. We started off at the lowest possible amount patreon would allow us to charge. $3.00 a month.

For more information you can go here:
http://www.patreon.com/vuforum


FOR THOSE THAT HAVE ALREADY JOINED PATREON:

Did you join the Vaping Underground Patreon? Simply let us know here and we will update your profile to reflect your badge. Unfortunately, there is no automatic way to do it. Just like one time donations, we have to do it manually. Once your badge is updated to your account you should have the "Vu Patreon" badge in red (like mine).
Just joined and paid.
Thanks
 

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Just signed uo @VaporJoe Did it through paypal and my google account. I go by Azelyah Frost on Google and Facebook :) Not sure what all I need to show to get my pretty new badge but I have this picture saved so far..Patron.png
 

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Is i paid monthly or a 1 time thing for the year?
 

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All members up to this point are grandfathered into ads free before it was an option.
 

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I'm in :)
But, on the off chance that I am unable to pay, is there a way out?
we send bill collectors after you! lol.. no it just ends. you can pick back up whenever you want.

You should be good to go :)
 

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Whoops, I joined at the no ad level and guess what I'm seeing...

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ProlineVaper

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So what's with the Patreon? Don't you already have donations?

Donations are for all our monthly costs. However, donations do not come close to covering the monthly bills here at vaping underground. When we upgraded to version 2.0 I really loved its look and feel. As I take more crazy ads out of the mix, the forum becomes even better and less cluttered. So I went and axed 1/2 the advertising on the forum. I'm sure some have noticed.

What would happen if we axed 95% of all the advertising? So, Patreon was born. As we get more patreons we can start chipping away at what we have remaining.

There is nothing special right now other than the badge until we get moving :). We started off at the lowest possible amount Patreon would allow us to charge. $3.00 a month.

Update: We know have a full ad-free experience you can buy for $5.95 a month as well. When you get this option and you get your badge, the forum will no longer display ads to you. This is particually great for those that use a cellphone or want a more eye pleasing experience.

$3.00 a month gets you the badge.
$5.95 a month gets you a complete ads free experience and the badge.

For more information you can go here:
http://www.patreon.com/vuforum




FOR THOSE THAT HAVE ALREADY JOINED PATREON:

Did you join the Vaping Underground Patreon? Let us know here and we will update your profile to reflect your badge. Unfortunately, there is no automatic way to do it. Just like one time donations, we have to do it manually. Once your badge is updated to your account you should have the "Vu Patreon" badge in red (like mine).
Just joined VU Patreon at the $3 level for now. (I get ad free through Tapatalk on my mobile) could I please have my badge. Thanks.
 

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Just joined VU Patreon at the $3 level for now. (I get ad free through Tapatalk on my mobile) could I please have my badge. Thanks.

Yes donations are a one time thing, this was more about making VU completely ad free over time. Taptalk is great, we are trying to talk to them about removing ads as well through this patreon.
 

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Yes donations are a one time thing, this was more about making VU completely ad free over time. Taptalk is great, we are trying to talk to them about removing ads as well through this patreon.
That would be nice. If I can I will upgrade here after next paycheck to help out. Would have this time, but these people on "Trading Post" keep making me spend my extra $$! Lol.
 

cmccarthy7128

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So what's with the Patreon? Don't you already have donations?

Donations are for all our monthly costs. However, donations do not come close to covering the monthly bills here at vaping underground. When we upgraded to version 2.0 I really loved its look and feel. As I take more crazy ads out of the mix, the forum becomes even better and less cluttered. So I went and axed 1/2 the advertising on the forum. I'm sure some have noticed.

What would happen if we axed 95% of all the advertising? So, Patreon was born. As we get more patreons we can start chipping away at what we have remaining.

There is nothing special right now other than the badge until we get moving :). We started off at the lowest possible amount Patreon would allow us to charge. $3.00 a month.

Update: We know have a full ad-free experience you can buy for $5.95 a month as well. When you get this option and you get your badge, the forum will no longer display ads to you. This is particually great for those that use a cellphone or want a more eye pleasing experience.

$3.00 a month gets you the badge.
$5.95 a month gets you a complete ads free experience and the badge.

For more information you can go here:
http://www.patreon.com/vuforum




FOR THOSE THAT HAVE ALREADY JOINED PATREON:

Did you join the Vaping Underground Patreon? Let us know here and we will update your profile to reflect your badge. Unfortunately, there is no automatic way to do it. Just like one time donations, we have to do it manually. Once your badge is updated to your account you should have the "Vu Patreon" badge in red (like mine).
 

VaporJoe

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This_Kelt

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So what's with the Patreon? Don't you already have donations?

Donations are for all our monthly costs. However, donations do not come close to covering the monthly bills here at vaping underground. When we upgraded to version 2.0 I really loved its look and feel. As I take more crazy ads out of the mix, the forum becomes even better and less cluttered. So I went and axed 1/2 the advertising on the forum. I'm sure some have noticed.

What would happen if we axed 95% of all the advertising? So, Patreon was born. As we get more patreons we can start chipping away at what we have remaining.

There is nothing special right now other than the badge until we get moving :). We started off at the lowest possible amount Patreon would allow us to charge. $3.00 a month.

Update: We know have a full ad-free experience you can buy for $5.95 a month as well. When you get this option and you get your badge, the forum will no longer display ads to you. This is particually great for those that use a cellphone or want a more eye pleasing experience.

$3.00 a month gets you the badge.
$5.95 a month gets you a complete ads free experience and the badge.

For more information you can go here:
http://www.patreon.com/vuforum




FOR THOSE THAT HAVE ALREADY JOINED PATREON:

Did you join the Vaping Underground Patreon? Let us know here and we will update your profile to reflect your badge. Unfortunately, there is no automatic way to do it. Just like one time donations, we have to do it manually. Once your badge is updated to your account you should have the "Vu Patreon" badge in red (like mine).
I just signed up. Sent you @VaperJoe a message via Patreon. Keep up the good work!
 

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