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 “Wulfhearth” on July 23, 2023.
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I'll add a shot of whiskey infused with elderberry to that to clear the sinuses. But that's just ol' Grandfathered me.
Hmm, am I allowed to say that here, or is that also behind a paywall? So confused. (J/K, ;-) )
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Posted by “Sylaraia” on July 23, 2023.
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Surprised they didn't throw in some bs about diversity and equity while they were at it.
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Posted by “shopdaisylogo” on July 23, 2023.
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Nearly fell over laughing at this, our promise at the bottom of the information pages, cough imvu is this for new people, because us oldies have you sussed. Our promise We Care About Creators
The creative spirit of IMVU is what makes our space so unique. We owe that to our talented creators, and the loyal followers that support them. Our marketplace will always be designed to support a rich ecosystem where creativity, supported by community review, is rewarded and promoted. ............ waves can we have our money that you have locked in a paywall then, your sitting on 50 of mine, yeah i know don't be silly it really is for the newbies to be gas lighted into thinking you care.
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Posted by “Auntie” on July 23, 2023.
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I earn $50 maybe every 8 months to a year. You want me to pay at least $80 -$120 to get access to that $50.
In the immortal words of Alias Smith and Jones 'That's a good deal?'.
I currently have $15 amassed and I will now never see a penny of it.
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Posted by “Auntie” on July 23, 2023.
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Clearly not.
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Posted by “Auntie” on July 23, 2023.
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That IS losing the cash balances. Paying 5 times as much in VIP as you get back from the store IS losing the cash balances.
Why would anyone waste their time here now?
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Posted by “Auntie” on July 23, 2023.
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Apparently not. They are just abandoning all the grandfathered VIPs.
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I think I now need to find the time to start removing my products from the catalogue. As you are now keeping all my meagre earnings from them. I can see no reason to continue to support this site at all. I most certainly am not going to pay you a couple of hundred a year to get back a measly $50.
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Posted by “Enchantress” on July 22, 2023.
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This thread is already a hot mess to try to read, so if people could keep their arguments out of it, and my email inbox, that'd be great. Thanks.
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Posted by “shopdaisylogo” on July 22, 2023.
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Just remember we are in this together, it doesnt matter if you are going to walk away or stay developing, we all know one thing imvu is a business we are pawns to earn them money and it is their job to make as much money as possible. It is up to us if we want to be used with disregard of our own earnings.
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Posted by “Sylaraia” on July 22, 2023.
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:)
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Posted by “Polystyrene” on July 22, 2023.
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Time to step away from the computer, folks.
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Posted by “Sylaraia” on July 22, 2023.
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Yes, you did, by posting in here. It's called a conversation. By putting your statement out there in a forum, you are by definition inviting responses, and a response will not always line up with your belief system.
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Posted by “jacquiline515” on July 22, 2023.
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wow my goodness .what is it with you and her , thats just it i was merily only trying to give my opinion i was not asking for one not once did i ask for anyones opinion .i was only trying to put mine out thier but i guess for me that was the wrong thing for me to do here ,
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If you don't want opposing opinions, then don't post in a public forum. This is where free speech works itself out and people learn from one another, rather than crossing their arms and pouting when they don't get their opinions echoed back at them. All Erieann did was politely correct your misconception about a topic and instead of learning from it or, god forbid, doing some research online to confirm her statement or your statements, you acted like an AmeriKaren. This is how you expand your knowledge of reality and learn - not where you go for affirmation of unfounded beliefs.
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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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Posted by “Wulfhearth” on July 23, 2023.
[Archived]I'll add a shot of whiskey infused with elderberry to that to clear the sinuses. But that's just ol' Grandfathered me.
Hmm, am I allowed to say that here, or is that also behind a paywall? So confused. (J/K, ;-) )
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Posted by “Sylaraia” on July 23, 2023.
[Archived]Surprised they didn't throw in some bs about diversity and equity while they were at it.
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Posted by “shopdaisylogo” on July 23, 2023.
[Archived]Nearly fell over laughing at this, our promise at the bottom of the information pages, cough imvu is this for new people, because us oldies have you sussed. Our promise We Care About Creators
The creative spirit of IMVU is what makes our space so unique. We owe that to our talented creators, and the loyal followers that support them. Our marketplace will always be designed to support a rich ecosystem where creativity, supported by community review, is rewarded and promoted. ............ waves can we have our money that you have locked in a paywall then, your sitting on 50 of mine, yeah i know don't be silly it really is for the newbies to be gas lighted into thinking you care.
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Posted by “Auntie” on July 23, 2023.
[Archived]I earn $50 maybe every 8 months to a year. You want me to pay at least $80 -$120 to get access to that $50.
In the immortal words of Alias Smith and Jones 'That's a good deal?'.
I currently have $15 amassed and I will now never see a penny of it.
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Posted by “Auntie” on July 23, 2023.
[Archived]Clearly not.
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Community posted 6 months ago Admin
Posted by “Auntie” on July 23, 2023.
[Archived]That IS losing the cash balances. Paying 5 times as much in VIP as you get back from the store IS losing the cash balances.
Why would anyone waste their time here now?
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Posted by “Auntie” on July 23, 2023.
[Archived]Apparently not. They are just abandoning all the grandfathered VIPs.
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Posted by “Auntie” on July 23, 2023.
[Archived]I think I now need to find the time to start removing my products from the catalogue. As you are now keeping all my meagre earnings from them. I can see no reason to continue to support this site at all. I most certainly am not going to pay you a couple of hundred a year to get back a measly $50.
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Posted by “Enchantress” on July 22, 2023.
[Archived]This thread is already a hot mess to try to read, so if people could keep their arguments out of it, and my email inbox, that'd be great. Thanks.
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Posted by “shopdaisylogo” on July 22, 2023.
[Archived]Just remember we are in this together, it doesnt matter if you are going to walk away or stay developing, we all know one thing imvu is a business we are pawns to earn them money and it is their job to make as much money as possible. It is up to us if we want to be used with disregard of our own earnings.
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Posted by “Sylaraia” on July 22, 2023.
[Archived]:)
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Posted by “Polystyrene” on July 22, 2023.
[Archived]Time to step away from the computer, folks.
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Posted by “Sylaraia” on July 22, 2023.
[Archived]Yes, you did, by posting in here. It's called a conversation. By putting your statement out there in a forum, you are by definition inviting responses, and a response will not always line up with your belief system.
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Posted by “jacquiline515” on July 22, 2023.
[Archived]wow my goodness .what is it with you and her , thats just it i was merily only trying to give my opinion i was not asking for one not once did i ask for anyones opinion .i was only trying to put mine out thier but i guess for me that was the wrong thing for me to do here ,
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Posted by “Sylaraia” on July 22, 2023.
[Archived]If you don't want opposing opinions, then don't post in a public forum. This is where free speech works itself out and people learn from one another, rather than crossing their arms and pouting when they don't get their opinions echoed back at them. All Erieann did was politely correct your misconception about a topic and instead of learning from it or, god forbid, doing some research online to confirm her statement or your statements, you acted like an AmeriKaren. This is how you expand your knowledge of reality and learn - not where you go for affirmation of unfounded beliefs.
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