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euro_pop_legend 05-Jan-24, 05:00 |
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euro_pop_legend 05-Jan-24, 05:05 |
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Life membership again....maybe? I was offered that as an upgrade,but I have no need or desire to play more games at one time. I usually play no more than 3 or 4 games at a time anyway...the smarter way to go.I suppose I personally did not save $$ after dissolving my past life membership by doing the math,but if I live another 20 years and do not leave GK again,it is still worth it.I suppose,for me,unlike others,I tend to go away from GK for months at a time,whether it be on a world travel and other things and will probably forget to renew any membership I have if it comes up.So,a lifetime membership does insure continued service without the need to be "around". Since I rejoined GK again in 2018,if you add 5 years to that,it would be 2023 for the next life membership...in theory.But of course,it is now 2024.Just wondering if sometime this year,in 2024 GK will offer it again?I get many PM's asking me things like this.But I do not know all the answers! Of course,as GK has always mentioned...nothing is set in stone for a life membership to come about,but GK had been fairly steadfast in handing them out about every 5 years or so from the past.But now,GK is under different management,so...who knows?I guess that I better keep my life membership this time,just in case its not offered again |
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However,do not hold your breath.Not that it will happen to GK,but I have seen plenty of chess sites close over the decades,I lost count.Its an interesting pattern online as well as in real life business...especially with takeovers.Ever notice many times with business's from stores to gyms,when someone takes over that in 1 to 3 years that business goes out of business or bankrupt?Perhaps someone or a group of CEO's tried to make something work better and more profitable but failed? Again,I do not reflect this thought with GK,but it does raise a red flag of concern.Sometimes,a business can yield profit...but "not enough"profit to build the business better and that business stagnates because improvements may zero-out profits.But that is life in the business world.Improvements and add ons are more than flipping a few switches.It may involve hiring an additional research crew,updated computer systems and more which is expensive.So,additional life memberships may indeed,be on the "backburner",but time will tell. Now,I am already a life member,so my thoughts were for others,not me. People ask me all the time about chess things going on with GK,but I am just as in the dark as others.But my experience with over 10 chess sites and in business myself,has some parallel and intersecting thoughts about the reality of some issues that pop up later in the years, whether it be about chess sites,gyms or in the music industry like I was in a prior life. I call it "reoccurring patterns"of emergence.And with todays economy,that can a will put a "monkey wrench"into many online and offline business's.Hold on tight. |
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euro_pop_legend 27-Apr-24, 02:37 |
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I have had 3 gold life memberships since they first came out.How?Well.... The reason for that is because I closed my account 3 times since 2005 when I first joined GK,then came back to GK again.So,the life membership has been offered 3 times since 2006 and I took it again,then again for a 3rd time being around 2018,if I remember correctly. So,I spent much more $$ than anyone on GK,coming and going and a few times not wanting to be on GK(for a few reasons I will not discuss),world travels,leaving the chess scene and more.Other reasons were my involvements with the USCF,ICC and more,so GK took a back seat.And I am not on any teams or plan to be on a team.Of course,with the $$ I spent 3 times,it will never pay itself off at my age,unless I live to age 95 or so.But no matter,it is well worth it.Just do not do like I had done.Keep the life and never close your account,for then you lose it.I like the life because to me it is a..."set it and forget it"and no need to be around to renew it.That allows me total freedom to not even check back with GK,even if it is years knowing my account is still active.I only closed my account a few times because at the time,I did not think that I was going to come back to GK.Although,GK once told me that I must at least "check in" or log in once a year to keep my account active.Not sure that is the case anymore,but better safe than sorry. TA Joe |
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euro_pop_legend 27-Apr-24, 15:15 |
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euro_pop_legend 27-Apr-24, 15:27 |
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Thanks neverherebefore I am only highlighting a famous female Pop music star from Europe in my profile and someone I met recently in 2022. 80's music is my specialty.I am honoring Sandra as a huge fan of hers.So,not to get off subject,but I thought I would tell you for future reference.But its the thought that counts!Plus...if "I"was a Pop Queen,I do not think that I would be on GK playing chess! Best, Joe |
