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 “Erieann” on August 29, 2023.
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It's a forum. Anyone can answer. If you don't like that part of the forum, contact support directly. If you haven't noticed, I'm the only one that is responding to you. That should give you a clue that you are not going to get what you are seeking in this forum.
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Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 29, 2023.
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Unless your staff, we feel like what your essentially doing is trying to impersonate them, we don't request any information/ data from you but thanks for trying.
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Posted by “Erieann” on August 29, 2023.
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It's not going to change and all that this is doing is probably annoying everyone. It has already been a couple of months since the decision was announced. Even though there are many that still don't like that it happened, decisions have already been made regarding the change. Some closed up shop. Others purchased the VIP.
Staff will respond when it's a question regarding the change at some point. Not to respond to your rejections. If you want staff, the best way to do it is to contact support, which you are refusing to do, and lodge your complaint with them directly.
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Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 29, 2023.
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points to our post 2 days ago; DOLLB4BY (Customer)
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hope soooo.. we'll see
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Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 29, 2023.
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No thanks, once again did staff not say they'd show? Everything decided can change unless your staff you can't say
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Posted by “Erieann” on August 29, 2023.
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There is a button at the bottom there that reads "Contact Support". Perhaps that will be a better avenue for you than constantly posting in a thread for a topic that has already been decided on.
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Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 29, 2023.
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still no staff, did they not say they'd be present here why even keep this as a thread we reject this fee and want alternatives, unless your staff who has reversal ability you can't help us
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Posted by “QBL” on August 28, 2023.
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@Marilena YVW Sweetness glad to help and glad you saved a couple bucks. Thats what we are here for to help and support each other.
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Posted by “Marilena” on August 28, 2023.
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@QBL @Polystyrene I just activeted vip for 1 year saving 37% through vip chat
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Posted by “Doobs” on August 27, 2023.
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I see your perspective but in some way both us and grocery stores can't push our profit too high. Back when I did create I've kept in touch with some creators who regularly derived from me, often discussing the price that should be set as profit because my profit impacts the person deriving from me as well as the final buyer. If I put too much profit then the person deriving from me also adds their profit then the price becomes so high that people won't purchase (here it also depends what kind of product we're talking about).
In a physical store's case I understand shipping, upkeep, manufacturing etc. but I don't believe the same can be applied in an online environment. Then why are there websites offering 70% profit for beginner which can go up to 80%? They also have employees and also advertise.
Same for Second Life which is the closest to IMVU, creators get to keep the majority of earnings.
I'm not looking for answers like "then go there, then do that" because I want IMVU to get better. I've spent so much time and energy with it, even if I'm very angry and disappointed in them, I'd like to actually see them thrive, I think actually listening to people and make things in a way that actually benefits both parties, invest in better customer support etc. I can understand that it's not easy but there are many outsourcing companies that can help with this.
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Posted by “Doobs” on August 27, 2023.
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I managed to purchase via PayPal but only on phone, I believe you're right with Chrome because it would not load on laptop. I still however received no reason as to why literally every card I checked didn't work..
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Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 27, 2023.
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hope soooo.. we'll see
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Posted by “Erieann” on August 27, 2023.
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oh hun, bless your heart. pretty sure I was being extremely sarcastic in my comment. As for nobody communicating anything with me.... you really shouldn't speak for anyone but yourself and that mouse in your pocket.
I hope you will see soon that IMVU has no intention on changing the policy and that they don't care how much you complain, threaten them with racism or what have you, or anything else that you may throw at them. If you don't like the policy, then don't create, close up shop, move on. Under the account information, there's a "delete account".
Again, you may not like the choices but there are choices. Clearly, you are not going to win against IMVU on this policy change. I'm done wasting my breath on you. I've got better things to do and low on excedrin. You do you boo. Have fun.
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Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 27, 2023.
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No thanks meaning nobody will be communicating results to you.
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So you're all big and bad saying you don't want this or don't want that but when it comes down to doing the actual legwork you bail. You're just all whine and no cheese. Got it. :D
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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 “Erieann” on August 29, 2023.
[Archived]It's a forum. Anyone can answer. If you don't like that part of the forum, contact support directly. If you haven't noticed, I'm the only one that is responding to you. That should give you a clue that you are not going to get what you are seeking in this forum.
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Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 29, 2023.
[Archived]Unless your staff, we feel like what your essentially doing is trying to impersonate them, we don't request any information/ data from you but thanks for trying.
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “Erieann” on August 29, 2023.
[Archived]It's not going to change and all that this is doing is probably annoying everyone. It has already been a couple of months since the decision was announced. Even though there are many that still don't like that it happened, decisions have already been made regarding the change. Some closed up shop. Others purchased the VIP.
Staff will respond when it's a question regarding the change at some point. Not to respond to your rejections. If you want staff, the best way to do it is to contact support, which you are refusing to do, and lodge your complaint with them directly.
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Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 29, 2023.
[Archived]points to our post 2 days ago; DOLLB4BY (Customer)
2 days ago
hope soooo.. we'll see
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 29, 2023.
[Archived]No thanks, once again did staff not say they'd show? Everything decided can change unless your staff you can't say
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “Erieann” on August 29, 2023.
[Archived]There is a button at the bottom there that reads "Contact Support". Perhaps that will be a better avenue for you than constantly posting in a thread for a topic that has already been decided on.
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 29, 2023.
[Archived]still no staff, did they not say they'd be present here why even keep this as a thread we reject this fee and want alternatives, unless your staff who has reversal ability you can't help us
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Posted by “QBL” on August 28, 2023.
[Archived]@Marilena YVW Sweetness glad to help and glad you saved a couple bucks. Thats what we are here for to help and support each other.
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Posted by “Marilena” on August 28, 2023.
[Archived]@QBL @Polystyrene I just activeted vip for 1 year saving 37% through vip chat
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Posted by “Doobs” on August 27, 2023.
[Archived]I see your perspective but in some way both us and grocery stores can't push our profit too high. Back when I did create I've kept in touch with some creators who regularly derived from me, often discussing the price that should be set as profit because my profit impacts the person deriving from me as well as the final buyer. If I put too much profit then the person deriving from me also adds their profit then the price becomes so high that people won't purchase (here it also depends what kind of product we're talking about).
In a physical store's case I understand shipping, upkeep, manufacturing etc. but I don't believe the same can be applied in an online environment. Then why are there websites offering 70% profit for beginner which can go up to 80%? They also have employees and also advertise.
Same for Second Life which is the closest to IMVU, creators get to keep the majority of earnings.
I'm not looking for answers like "then go there, then do that" because I want IMVU to get better. I've spent so much time and energy with it, even if I'm very angry and disappointed in them, I'd like to actually see them thrive, I think actually listening to people and make things in a way that actually benefits both parties, invest in better customer support etc. I can understand that it's not easy but there are many outsourcing companies that can help with this.
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Posted by “Doobs” on August 27, 2023.
[Archived]I managed to purchase via PayPal but only on phone, I believe you're right with Chrome because it would not load on laptop. I still however received no reason as to why literally every card I checked didn't work..
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Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 27, 2023.
[Archived]hope soooo.. we'll see
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Posted by “Erieann” on August 27, 2023.
[Archived]oh hun, bless your heart. pretty sure I was being extremely sarcastic in my comment. As for nobody communicating anything with me.... you really shouldn't speak for anyone but yourself and that mouse in your pocket.
I hope you will see soon that IMVU has no intention on changing the policy and that they don't care how much you complain, threaten them with racism or what have you, or anything else that you may throw at them. If you don't like the policy, then don't create, close up shop, move on. Under the account information, there's a "delete account".
Again, you may not like the choices but there are choices. Clearly, you are not going to win against IMVU on this policy change. I'm done wasting my breath on you. I've got better things to do and low on excedrin. You do you boo. Have fun.
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Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on August 27, 2023.
[Archived]No thanks meaning nobody will be communicating results to you.
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Posted by “Erieann” on August 27, 2023.
[Archived]So you're all big and bad saying you don't want this or don't want that but when it comes down to doing the actual legwork you bail. You're just all whine and no cheese. Got it. :D
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