illspirit Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 (edited) Note: This was our April Fools prank. As of the first of June, GTANET will be turning into a pay-service. A premium membership programme been planned ever since the beginning of the year, and our frequent forum visitors might have even noticed a Premium Members group that was setup earlier in the year. We have discussed this move amongst ourselves and decided that this step is essential in developmening the quality of our sites. With the premium membership underway, we will be able to provide financial compensation to our workers, and in turn improve the network. From the 1st of June, our visitors will be presented with the choice to purchase either a Basic Plan, a Bonus Plan or a Platinum Plan. Features Free Basic Bonus Platinum Reading NEW News http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif Posting on Forum http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif Access to Network Content http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif Access to News Archives http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif Text Styles on Forum (bold, italics) http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif Viewing/Downloading Media http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif Starting Topics on Forum http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif Signatures on Forum http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif Avatars on Forum http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif Posting News http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif No Rules on Forum http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif Have Your Own Forum Gang http://www.gtaforums.com/html//emoticons/breadfish_by_Moto.gif Monthly Payments FREE! $10 $20 $50 So that everyone knows where the money is going, for the hard work that our staff has put into the site over the years, the founders will receive $2000 and forums administrators and site staff $1000. Our moderators will continue to fulfill their duties as a hobby, which cannot be unfairly rewarded with financial gain. We hope to see all of you enjoying the benefits of our new premium members system soon! Edited Friday at 12:38 PM by Spider-Vice restored original HTML Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalD Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 It's been a long time coming but we've finally made it happen. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkie Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Are the fees one time only fees? Or are they a yearly/monthly fee? And the most important question: is this just for premium (meaning we can keep our accounts now if we so chose?) Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauron Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 APRIL FOOLZ!?!?!/1/ Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mewish Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 c4k3 hax? happy AFD staff, <3 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkie Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 APRIL FOOLZ!?!?!/1/ /me snickers at myself lol Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalD Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Sorry to say but no, it's no fools joke. We've been running very close to the 2TB bandwidth limit we are confined to, and to be able to adapt for the San Andreas PC&Xbox rush we will have to start making adjustments. One of these adjustments will be porting the whole network to a bunch of new servers. This needs money which under the current running of things is not freely available. Remember that we will use the funds to increase the quality of the services offered here at GTANet. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDude Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 I'd pay. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PresidentKiller Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Nah, I'm well-known for spending money on useless stuff (), but $50 a month for this is ridiculous (but if we get access to the staff's hidden porn & warez forum, I could re-consider it...). Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEETSAPRIK Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 (edited) I think it's an april fools prank, but if it isn't give me a mailing address, and I'll send my cash in now. (edit) I'd seriously pay, but this makes me pretty sure it's a prank. No Rules on Forum (re-edit) @illspirit That new mod pip is friggen sweet. Edited April 1, 2005 by SWEETSAPRIK Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptomex Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Does this mean I would have to pay to see cheats, post on the forums, etc? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
illspirit Posted April 1, 2005 Author Share Posted April 1, 2005 We're not really supposed to talk about it yet as the details aren't worked. But forum accounts might also be used access to an upcoming online game which can't be mentioned.... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggburt Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 (edited) $50? that's like £3, I'm in! Unless it's a monthly thing, no way to that, I have 4 kids to feed! and a drug habit to quench! EDIT0R: OMG LEIKS i is 'inclusive' and 20 is the cost of bonus plan, I'm thinking NVB is this hinted at game, bonus gives you the game with initials NVB that was hinted at! eggburt winz lol Edited April 1, 2005 by eggburt Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maws Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 C'mon guys, at least leave it for a year. Everyone knew this sh*t was coming. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anuj Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 For an extra $5, members of nvb20i will come to your house and party. Happy April everyone. BTW, illy, you're a douche for using that breadfish sh*t and not the original catloaf. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Love Anna Kournikova Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 So we have to pay to have signatures and Avatars? If so, f*ck GTAForums. I dont think this is real but if it is, read above . Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck430 Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 if it isnt an april fools joke, are you telling me i have to pay $50 to keep the Diablos up here? i suggested this to Vido once but not $50 a month. do paying gangs get anything special? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insane Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 So what about the gangs that are already here? I mean c'mon, too pricey, most of the kids here can hardly afford 20 bucks a month to create topics, let alone 50 to anyone who wants to run a gang...one time memberships would be easier to obtain, and more plentiful in earnings, and would pay for the new servers... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalD Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Existing gangs will stay, platinum members will be able to make their own ones though. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PresidentKiller Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 do paying gangs get anything special? You'll become official and have a nice Diablos logo under your name and avatar. For $50 that's the best deal around. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEETSAPRIK Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 For an extra $5, members of nvb20i will come to your house and party. SWEETSAPRIK frantically digs through pockets for the extra $5. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kutthroat Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Hmmmmmmm, onward to 2G!!! Good bye GTAF! lolz, seriously though. I need to start posting there more. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck430 Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Existing gangs will stay, platinum members will be able to make their own ones though. does that include unofficial gangs? @insane - about the only thing i've agreed with you today Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuck Fou Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Haha... april fools, no doubt. You coulda done better Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Difficulty Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Ok, um, this is super retarded. This sucks. I mean, this really sucks. If this isn't a prank, f*ck this. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cran. Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Technical Deeee says:it's BS James. Respect its everything. That must mean i'm nothing. (Le tired and sick) says: April fools, 'yo Good one illy. Can I pay you in Catloaf? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyMothersMySister Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Ok, um, this is super retarded. This sucks. I mean, this really sucks. If this isn't a prank, f*ck this. Go back to Gta hell with Demarest then. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuck Fou Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Some of you tards... haha. This was posted like 20 minutes into April 1st illy's time. Good one. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Love Anna Kournikova Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Ok, um, this is super retarded. This sucks. I mean, this really sucks. If this isn't a prank, f*ck this. Go back to Gta hell with Demarest then. All the money goes to the staff? Im not gonna pay the staff because they lock a few topics and ban a few members. They get paid for sitting on there asses and telling people what to and what not do do? damn, thats hard work. NOTE: I still dont think this is really true Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 lol, happy fools day all. on a side note, i would never pay for this forum.. not while irc is free. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/186293-april-fools-gtanet-premium-membership/#findComment-2716756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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