This is an important update for Grandfathered Creators.
In the announcement below we stated that starting July 1, 2023, all Earn Money Creators, including Grandfathered Creators, will be required to have either Platinum or Diamond VIP in order to be in the Earn Money Program and receive cash payouts.
(This requirement does not affect Grandfathered Creators who are subscribed to legacy VIP (from before Tiered VIP launched).
We realize this is a huge change for many Grandfathered Creators and have been closely following feedback regarding this new policy.
Based on your valuable input, we have come up with a solution that should make it easier for affected Creators to transition.
Details are as follows:
LINKED ACCOUNTS FOR GRANDFATHERED CREATORS
Starting July 1, 2023, Creators will be able to link three Grandfathered Creator accounts together, with only one VIP subscription.
Creators will choose one Grandfathered account for their VIP subscription, and two additional Grandfathered accounts that will not need VIP.
If a Creator already pays for Platinum or Diamond VIP on a non-Grandfathered account, they can apply it to two of their Grandfathered accounts.
All three linked accounts will be eligible for the Earn Money Program and payouts.
Once the accounts are linked, new earnings from these accounts will be combined into one MASA balance. Earnings from before the accounts are linked will not be combined.
Grandfathered accounts that are grouped with a VIP account will not need to apply for the Earn Money Program as long as they have already been approved to participate in the Earn Money Program prior.
Starting August 2023, earnings from the linked accounts can be set up to funnel into the VIP account.
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO LINK GRANDFATHERED ACCOUNTS
Here’s how to link a Platinum or Diamond VIP Grandfathered account with two additional accounts.
Make sure one of your Creator accounts has Platinum or Diamond VIP
Submit a help ticket to the Earn Money Program, requesting linked accounts. List an account that has VIP, and two Grandfathered accounts that do not have VIP.
If any of the linked accounts is not in the Earn Money Program, those account(s) will need to join to earn money and request a payout. All accounts will be able to apply to the Earn Money Program without a VIP subscription. However, you will not be able to earn money or request a payout until the account has a qualified VIP subscription or is linked to a Grandfathered account with a qualified VIP subscription.
Once the team receives your ticket (and your Earn Money application(s) if applicable), they will:
Check to make sure the accounts are owned by you
Confirm your Earn Money Program application has been accepted.
As soon as your accounts are approved, the team will link them together, so all three can be in the Earn Money Program with only one VIP subscription
ADDITIONAL BENEFIT - JULY ONLY
Between July 1 and July 30, Earn Money accounts with less than $50 can convert their balances into Credits. To receive Credits, send a help ticket to the Earn Money team.
Attention Creators - Starting July 1 Earn Money Payouts will require VIP
This is an important notice for Creators who are not signed up for VIP but still receive cash payouts in the Earn Money Program.
Starting July 1, 2023, all Earn Money Creators will be required to have either Platinum or Diamond VIP in order to receive cash payouts.
This does not include legacy Creators who signed up for VIP before the Tiered VIP system launched. They already have the equivalent of Platinum VIP and do not need to take any action.
CLARIFICATION:
Added 5/18/23: By "legacy Creators" we mean Grandfathered Creators. Grandfathered Creators without VIP will still be able to create, submit to their shop and earn Credits.
When this new requirement is introduced, Grandfathered Creators without VIP will still be able to create, submit to their shop and earn Credits.
Added 5/23/23 - You will not be able to earn cash or receive payouts unless you purchase Platinum or Diamond VIP. Once you join VIP you can earn cash and receive payouts. You will not lose existing cash balances. They will simply not be available without VIP.
The Platinum and Diamond VIP memberships offer exclusive benefits that will help Creators make the most of their IMVU experience, including free live chat rooms, live voice broadcasting, and catalog discounts. See our store https://www.imvu.com/next/store/ for more details.
We realize VIP is new to many of you, and to that end, we have provided several weeks of notice so that you can review the Platinum and Diamond VIP offerings and decide which is right for you. See our store https://www.imvu.com/next/store/ for more details.
Thank you!
The IMVU Creator Team
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Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 23, 2023.
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We don't want vip or credits or predits or dev tokens or anything we just want the fee done with abolished reversed this what we want
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Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 23, 2023.
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how can we use chat button?
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Posted by “Erieann” on August 23, 2023.
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Then use the chat button or call them. Forums are for staff and customers but mostly customers. So I guess you can say, you're barking up the wrong tree looking for oranges when all you are gonna find is primarily apples.
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Posted by “Erieann” on August 23, 2023.
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Date for grandfathered status is May 10, 2012
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Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 23, 2023.
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were looking for staffers ceos etc not customers etc.
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Posted by “PoshByDesign” on August 23, 2023.
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I'd like to positively propose the following:
1-Please make the new non-creator (Guest_) "customers" pay for credits/credit packages and/or a VIP tier in order to purchase catalog items, instead of earning and paying creators with free predits, because that's what they are, customers who may never have the urge, passion or ability to become good quality creators. Think of this as a membership fee to use the venue without forcing VIP on creators. Why aren't they paying instead of forcing creators to pay to get paid? Every company/business entity relies on paying customers for their profits. They do not ask their employees to pay them in order to get payroll checks. Correct? The extra monies can then be used to pay creators more and also makes IMVU more profitable as well. Think...
2-Convert creator predits and dev tokens to credits "in order TO" be converted to cash payouts for all creators, but especially we grandfathered veterans. One of my alt accts missed becoming veteran by a very short time, maybe even a few months or days? Another I paid VIP then canceled a while ago and the items are not even visible nor is the name. I sent credits over from this, my main acct and that's real money I lost. The infamous "algorithm" date that decided grandfathered status is hmm...?
3-All sales since we started creating from the start of our accounts, be eligible for cash payouts. No losses due to not signing up whenever or doing something since, etc... I never received an inbox message to sign up for cash or even to read about these changes/thread. Inbox us instead please.
4-Kindly use the title "Creator" beside our names when we post. We are creators first, then customers. It's somewhat insulting. Staff, Moderators and Helpers have titles. Please give credit where credit is due. We deserve it. (My catalog is not closed, just revamping everything, but my veteran status is gone now too).
Advice: The youngest of creators may be only here for a short time, may get married, have real families and this will be just a passing whim for them right now. If this happens, you'll then realize how sad it was to lose those who truly cared and made you. Good people in here...
*One should never bite the hand that feeds them*. Appreciate us. I'd like to talk with a staff member. I have more ideas. Please contact me if you like. No surveys.
Creators: I'm just trying to help. Don't shoot the messenger. Thank you
This is NOT spam, off topic, threatening or anything else. Jinkies...
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Posted by “Erieann” on August 23, 2023.
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Then I think you are missing the point of a forum, which is where you talk and discuss matters. This is about creating. Doesn't matter what else you use VU for. As for educating you, yeah, pretty sure that is a lost cause as you are completely deaf to anything anyone says. You have a one track mind regardless of the facts that are laid out in front of you. As for teaching IMVU, yeah, pretty sure your methods are not working.
So good luck with that. Play special games... get special prizes. ;)
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Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 23, 2023.
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Were not here to debate we all use imvu for certain things there could be no educating us, we want to help this site so they can see how wrong what their doings are.
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That's not their problem. If you invest your money into being a creator on here, guess they better make time. It really doesn't take that long to read, download a copy, or print it. So really, it's a c'est la vie for those that are not taking the time to read it. It'd be a shame if they didn't take the time to read their work agreements upon hire and afterwards to protect their job and work in the real world. This is no different.
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Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 23, 2023.
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yeah basic knowledge, these companies know nobody has time to go over lengthy changes etc. so what ends up happening is they'll lose customers with all their changes
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@DOLLB4BY They have to change the TOS with the new updated terms and services. It's illegal if they don't. Again, if you continue to create and use the service, you agree to it. So if you don't agree to it, then I guess you better stop using the service. It's pretty black and white text.
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Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 23, 2023.
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Everything has been done
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Posted by “Polystyrene” on August 23, 2023.
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A constantly updating catalogue is one of IMVU's main drawcards, they're not going to get rid of that. People want to keep up with fashions and trends.
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They don't need to pay anyone they have enough 3d items to last 100 years+
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Why would they pay full time artists when they can have users create their content for a pittance?
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Posted by “RigsK” on May 15, 2023.
[Archived]This is an important update for Grandfathered Creators.
In the announcement below we stated that starting July 1, 2023, all Earn Money Creators, including Grandfathered Creators, will be required to have either Platinum or Diamond VIP in order to be in the Earn Money Program and receive cash payouts.
(This requirement does not affect Grandfathered Creators who are subscribed to legacy VIP (from before Tiered VIP launched).
We realize this is a huge change for many Grandfathered Creators and have been closely following feedback regarding this new policy.
Based on your valuable input, we have come up with a solution that should make it easier for affected Creators to transition.
Details are as follows:
LINKED ACCOUNTS FOR GRANDFATHERED CREATORS
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO LINK GRANDFATHERED ACCOUNTS
Here’s how to link a Platinum or Diamond VIP Grandfathered account with two additional accounts.
ADDITIONAL BENEFIT - JULY ONLY
Between July 1 and July 30, Earn Money accounts with less than $50 can convert their balances into Credits. To receive Credits, send a help ticket to the Earn Money team.
FAQ http://im.vu/help1072
_____________________________________________
Original Message 5/18/23
Attention Creators - Starting July 1 Earn Money Payouts will require VIP
This is an important notice for Creators who are not signed up for VIP but still receive cash payouts in the Earn Money Program.
Starting July 1, 2023, all Earn Money Creators will be required to have either Platinum or Diamond VIP in order to receive cash payouts.
This does not include legacy Creators who signed up for VIP before the Tiered VIP system launched. They already have the equivalent of Platinum VIP and do not need to take any action.
CLARIFICATION:
The Platinum and Diamond VIP memberships offer exclusive benefits that will help Creators make the most of their IMVU experience, including free live chat rooms, live voice broadcasting, and catalog discounts. See our store https://www.imvu.com/next/store/ for more details.
We realize VIP is new to many of you, and to that end, we have provided several weeks of notice so that you can review the Platinum and Diamond VIP offerings and decide which is right for you. See our store https://www.imvu.com/next/store/ for more details.
Thank you!
The IMVU Creator Team
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 23, 2023.
[Archived]We don't want vip or credits or predits or dev tokens or anything we just want the fee done with abolished reversed this what we want
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 23, 2023.
[Archived]how can we use chat button?
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “Erieann” on August 23, 2023.
[Archived]Then use the chat button or call them. Forums are for staff and customers but mostly customers. So I guess you can say, you're barking up the wrong tree looking for oranges when all you are gonna find is primarily apples.
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “Erieann” on August 23, 2023.
[Archived]Date for grandfathered status is May 10, 2012
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 23, 2023.
[Archived]were looking for staffers ceos etc not customers etc.
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “PoshByDesign” on August 23, 2023.
[Archived]I'd like to positively propose the following:
1-Please make the new non-creator (Guest_) "customers" pay for credits/credit packages and/or a VIP tier in order to purchase catalog items, instead of earning and paying creators with free predits, because that's what they are, customers who may never have the urge, passion or ability to become good quality creators. Think of this as a membership fee to use the venue without forcing VIP on creators. Why aren't they paying instead of forcing creators to pay to get paid? Every company/business entity relies on paying customers for their profits. They do not ask their employees to pay them in order to get payroll checks. Correct? The extra monies can then be used to pay creators more and also makes IMVU more profitable as well. Think...
2-Convert creator predits and dev tokens to credits "in order TO" be converted to cash payouts for all creators, but especially we grandfathered veterans. One of my alt accts missed becoming veteran by a very short time, maybe even a few months or days? Another I paid VIP then canceled a while ago and the items are not even visible nor is the name. I sent credits over from this, my main acct and that's real money I lost. The infamous "algorithm" date that decided grandfathered status is hmm...?
3-All sales since we started creating from the start of our accounts, be eligible for cash payouts. No losses due to not signing up whenever or doing something since, etc... I never received an inbox message to sign up for cash or even to read about these changes/thread. Inbox us instead please.
4-Kindly use the title "Creator" beside our names when we post. We are creators first, then customers. It's somewhat insulting. Staff, Moderators and Helpers have titles. Please give credit where credit is due. We deserve it. (My catalog is not closed, just revamping everything, but my veteran status is gone now too).
Advice: The youngest of creators may be only here for a short time, may get married, have real families and this will be just a passing whim for them right now. If this happens, you'll then realize how sad it was to lose those who truly cared and made you. Good people in here...
*One should never bite the hand that feeds them*. Appreciate us. I'd like to talk with a staff member. I have more ideas. Please contact me if you like. No surveys.
Creators: I'm just trying to help. Don't
shootthe messenger. Thank you
This is NOT spam, off topic, threatening or anything else. Jinkies...
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “Erieann” on August 23, 2023.
[Archived]Then I think you are missing the point of a forum, which is where you talk and discuss matters. This is about creating. Doesn't matter what else you use VU for. As for educating you, yeah, pretty sure that is a lost cause as you are completely deaf to anything anyone says. You have a one track mind regardless of the facts that are laid out in front of you. As for teaching IMVU, yeah, pretty sure your methods are not working.
So good luck with that. Play special games... get special prizes. ;)
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 23, 2023.
[Archived]Were not here to debate we all use imvu for certain things there could be no educating us, we want to help this site so they can see how wrong what their doings are.
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “Erieann” on August 23, 2023.
[Archived]That's not their problem. If you invest your money into being a creator on here, guess they better make time. It really doesn't take that long to read, download a copy, or print it. So really, it's a c'est la vie for those that are not taking the time to read it. It'd be a shame if they didn't take the time to read their work agreements upon hire and afterwards to protect their job and work in the real world. This is no different.
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 23, 2023.
[Archived]yeah basic knowledge, these companies know nobody has time to go over lengthy changes etc. so what ends up happening is they'll lose customers with all their changes
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “Erieann” on August 23, 2023.
[Archived]@DOLLB4BY They have to change the TOS with the new updated terms and services. It's illegal if they don't. Again, if you continue to create and use the service, you agree to it. So if you don't agree to it, then I guess you better stop using the service. It's pretty black and white text.
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 23, 2023.
[Archived]Everything has been done
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “Polystyrene” on August 23, 2023.
[Archived]A constantly updating catalogue is one of IMVU's main drawcards, they're not going to get rid of that. People want to keep up with fashions and trends.
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 23, 2023.
[Archived]They don't need to pay anyone they have enough 3d items to last 100 years+
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “Polystyrene” on August 23, 2023.
[Archived]Why would they pay full time artists when they can have users create their content for a pittance?
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