How To: Become a Site Supporter!

**BigJ** · 05-13-2010 10:04 PM

Our Site Supporter levels are live!

SVTO offers two "site supporter" levels for members to choose from.

As a registered user (non site supporter), your
-user name is black and of normal size
-limited to 5mb total of server storage for post attachments
-100x100 pixel avatar size
-32kb avatar file size
-cannot see who left you reputation
-limited to a 100 private message mailbox size
-may send one private message to up to 5 recipients at a time
-cannot view or participate in The Speakeasy (What's that? Read about it by clicking here.)
-cannot view The Abyss

For a one time non-recurring $20 (ok it expires in 20 years

), you can upgrade to a "Site Supporter Level 1". Your
-user name will be highlighted in green and bolded
-total attachment storage is upped to 25mb
-allowable avatar size grows to 125x125 pixels
-avatar file max size is increased to 100kb
-can see who left you reputation
-private message box size is increased to 1000 private messages
-can send a private message to up to 10 messages at a time
-can view and participate in The Speakeasy (What's that? Read about it by clicking here.)
-can view The Abyss

You can also sign up for a recurring $25 per year "Site Supporter Level 2" account upgrade. Your
-user name will be highlighted in gold and bolded
-total attachment storage is upped to 100mb
-allowable avatar size grows to 125x125 pixels
-avatar file max size is increased to 200kb
-can see who left you reputation
-private message box size is increased to unlimited private messages
-can send a private message to up to 10 messages at a time
-can view and participate in The Speakeasy
-can view The Abyss

To upgrade:

1) Click on Settings in the upper right hand of your screen

2) Find and click on the "Paid Subscription" link, found along the left hand side of the new window, mid way down

3) Select your desired Site Supporter level and click "Order"

4) Follow the instructions and complete your checkout via PayPal.

Once done, your account should be automatically upgraded the next time you log in. Please shoot BigJ a private message if you have any concerns or questions during the process.

No matter what level you choose, be it staying a regular member, becoming a site supporter level 1 or site supporter level 2, everyone needs to play by our site rules.

Site support is completely optional, and will always remain so. If you dig this place and want to throw down a few bucks in thanks, great! If not, great! Either way, you're welcome here and always will be.