Apolyton free service to be shut down!

[:) Smiley]

Just got a PM from the mods.

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Dear Member,

We regret to inform you that high operating costs have forced us to end free registration at Apolyton.

You will have the option of upgrading to a Apolyton Plus account prior to June 1, 2004, after which your account will be deleted.

Thank you,

The Management
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[MrWhereItsAt]

You're a bit late for this in some timezones.

[alva]

What's happens to people who post PM's ?

(even if they aren't real)

[Skanky Burns]

Others laugh at with them.

[duke o' york]

Just got a PM from the admins:

Dear Member,

We regret to inform you that people who try to post dumb April Fool jokes and who impersonate the staff of this site are to be hounded out of town forthwith. Be aware of this before you post this in the Community Forum.

Thank You,

-Jam

(edited for authenticity: I wasn't sure whether it was - Jam or
-Jam)

[Jamski]

Cool, I'm a admin

Well, at least in the mind of Duckie, and that's where it counts, eh?

-Jam

[Dauphin]

The problem with Poly April Fool's is that they end up becoming reality.

(OK, only 1 cite but why should that stop hyperbole)

[Spiffor]

Well, I really dislike this April Fool, because some people are really scared that 'Poly will stop being free in the future, and they'll believe the opening post

Of course, this fear ignores that, out of roughly 50,000 members, less than 150 have expressed their interest in paying. And that these people will likely leave 'Poly if the numbers dwindle so dramatically, simply because there will be almost nobody else to discuss with.

[duke o' york]

People won't go because they haven't paid. We've been visiting for ages with adverts so those who don't want to support our love of 'poly can continue to do so, but we'll have bigger avatars and no ads, and fancy badges, and etc.

The place won't change, and people shouldn't be driven away just because the site has some members. They can either become members themselves, or just leave and good riddance to them if they're going to be like that. I mean, if you join 'poly and then leave because you've been flamed to within an inch of well done in OT then fine, but if you think that it's a closed shop then that's daft.
Welcome to 'poly! Give us your money! Or not! It's entirely your choice!

[Spiffor]

Originally posted by duke o' york
I mean, if you join 'poly and then leave because you've been flamed to within an inch of well done in OT then fine

Are you too thinking of this gem? (opening post quoted by Immortal Wombat)

[DrSpike]

Hehe not too subtle but it raised a small smile.

[Nubclear]

Dear Member,

This is just a daily reminder to worship the Lord God Putin every day!

Thanks,
Ming

[Japher]

How much for some ribs?!

What can I get for $1?

[rah]

Do you have change for a $100?

[Tuberski]

Good Lord! How 'bout you pour some in my mouth for 25 cent!?

ACK!