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 “Incorruptus” on June 05, 2023.
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Last not least thank you for excluding us, and have us always abled to add content to the catalog and submit these, even without a VIP in place. And that this change only means to alter the payout method. Please keep it with these changes. Thank you.
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I would like to thank IMVU for the period, we received a better treatment, than the rest of the creators on IMVU. We did our best for you. And thank you for letting us keep our nominated titles.
I also do understand that the change comes with a lot of irritations about the pay out system. I would urge IMVU, to normalize the way payout is done on IMVU. That is all I can say. I looked and researched this. And come to the conclusion that I need to thank you for the period we received the treatment we are used to.
Thank you.
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Everything you collect as cash, while having VIP, will stay cash, and until you reached your 50 USD, sure there could be periods in between, but cash will stay cash. And while having VIP, and you collect cash while having it, all those moments where you collected cash will be cash, when you have no vip you just collect credits. there is thousands of creators living this rule already since it's introduction.
That it is questionable we knew from the start. Just now we are equalized with all other creators having to abide to these rules. Which makes the entire period we received a different treatment, a friendly gesture of IMVU. This is how we actually should take it, according to IMVU. So sure we can fight it...but you're already saying I need the money,...so who's going to pay for lawyers then? I don't think any of us will. And I do also not think it would be a succes.
RigsK did mention, that IMVU is looking at lowering the 50 USD borderline, so make it a lower amount you need to collect in order to request a payout. That is now pending.
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Posted by “shopdaisylogo” on June 05, 2023.
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But gaining a pile of ready made cash by implementing Masa payouts, then changing it to credits could be classed as fraud. Was they thinking of doing this over a long time period so if they got into trouble they could then turn it into credits to be recirculated in the game, this is questionable.
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It says "Starting July 1, 2023, Creators will be able to link three Grandfathered Creator accounts together, with only one VIP subscription." 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.
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It says "Starting July 1, 2023, Creators will be able to link three Grandfathered Creator accounts together, with only one VIP subscription." 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.
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Posted by “Marilena” on June 05, 2023.
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Is it possible to have an annual vip discount?? Like this one??
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Posted by “Vana” on June 05, 2023.
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Ok I have sat back and reviewed all the posts, and waited for IMVUs response. Needless to say I am extremely unhappy. I will be filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau as they were very helpful to me 8 or 9 years back when IMVU disabled my catalog. I had everything back in less than a month and no problems since that time. I will feel much better having them at least look into this. They have a phone number for anyone else in the US that is interested in filing a complaint. Or you can do it online as I did. It certainly wont hurt anything to do so. The info is as follows https://gethuman.com/phone-number/Better-Business-Bureau.
I will not pay out $120 of my hard earned money to get approx $300 back. I refuse to pay for a service that I DONT WANT to get paid what I am owed! I dropped VIP because I could not afford it a few years ago. I surely cant afford it now! Nothing about this sounds even remotely legal and if so, I would think that they would have simply said so by now. But I noticed that they have not justified any of this. We need someone else with knowledge of these things to ask the questions. I will disable my 5000 products by the end of the month, though I get the majority of my income comes from the two derivable mesh I have. With all this BS Im quite sure SOMETHING will open up to process those unwanted credits. By hook or by crook. Mark my words. In the meantime, I AM DONE WITH IMVU. !7 years.....and it all comes down to this.
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Oh they will care,i have items in my shop that i sold 3000,5000,6000,7000 and more times EACH,i have particle products that i sell alot,now i had 1 person buy 12 of those at once,everyone was happy making money on them,now when i hide them no more sales no more money for anyone in the chain,i will not sell them for credits i don't "play" imvu,now i have so much credits that i was planing investing in new products but after this i wont,but trust me hiding my products they will feel it ,i will not pay their diamond vip its worthless to me i prefere stop selling my work,but yeah they should step back on this very dumb decision,it will hurt us and IMVU.
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Posted by “XCorpsBrideX” on June 05, 2023.
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Yeah keep trying lol,i love your determination lol.
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Posted by “XCorpsBrideX” on June 05, 2023.
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^Hi-5^
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We surely all feel your pain.
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@Staff please take a new look at this and implement some other options for gf devs perhaps an outside fee etc thanks
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They always said the priviledges where given, just also mentioned, that in future they might change it again. Which is now. So no loopholes needed. We still keep the veteran nomination, for what it's worth. Seems new creators can drink our blood...so if it is honored or honorable...you decide.
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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 6 months ago Admin
Posted by “Incorruptus” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]Last not least thank you for excluding us, and have us always abled to add content to the catalog and submit these, even without a VIP in place. And that this change only means to alter the payout method. Please keep it with these changes. Thank you.
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Community posted 6 months ago Admin
Posted by “Incorruptus” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]I would like to thank IMVU for the period, we received a better treatment, than the rest of the creators on IMVU. We did our best for you. And thank you for letting us keep our nominated titles.
I also do understand that the change comes with a lot of irritations about the pay out system. I would urge IMVU, to normalize the way payout is done on IMVU. That is all I can say. I looked and researched this. And come to the conclusion that I need to thank you for the period we received the treatment we are used to.
Thank you.
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Community posted 6 months ago Admin
Posted by “Incorruptus” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]Everything you collect as cash, while having VIP, will stay cash, and until you reached your 50 USD, sure there could be periods in between, but cash will stay cash. And while having VIP, and you collect cash while having it, all those moments where you collected cash will be cash, when you have no vip you just collect credits. there is thousands of creators living this rule already since it's introduction.
That it is questionable we knew from the start. Just now we are equalized with all other creators having to abide to these rules. Which makes the entire period we received a different treatment, a friendly gesture of IMVU. This is how we actually should take it, according to IMVU. So sure we can fight it...but you're already saying I need the money,...so who's going to pay for lawyers then? I don't think any of us will. And I do also not think it would be a succes.
RigsK did mention, that IMVU is looking at lowering the 50 USD borderline, so make it a lower amount you need to collect in order to request a payout. That is now pending.
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Community posted 6 months ago Admin
Posted by “shopdaisylogo” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]But gaining a pile of ready made cash by implementing Masa payouts, then changing it to credits could be classed as fraud. Was they thinking of doing this over a long time period so if they got into trouble they could then turn it into credits to be recirculated in the game, this is questionable.
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Community posted 6 months ago Admin
Posted by “BunnyCakes” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]It says "Starting July 1, 2023, Creators will be able to link three Grandfathered Creator accounts together, with only one VIP subscription." 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.
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Posted by “BunnyCakes” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]It says "Starting July 1, 2023, Creators will be able to link three Grandfathered Creator accounts together, with only one VIP subscription." 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.
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Posted by “Marilena” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]Is it possible to have an annual vip discount?? Like this one??
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Posted by “Vana” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]Ok I have sat back and reviewed all the posts, and waited for IMVUs response. Needless to say I am extremely unhappy. I will be filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau as they were very helpful to me 8 or 9 years back when IMVU disabled my catalog. I had everything back in less than a month and no problems since that time. I will feel much better having them at least look into this. They have a phone number for anyone else in the US that is interested in filing a complaint. Or you can do it online as I did. It certainly wont hurt anything to do so. The info is as follows https://gethuman.com/phone-number/Better-Business-Bureau.
I will not pay out $120 of my hard earned money to get approx $300 back. I refuse to pay for a service that I DONT WANT to get paid what I am owed! I dropped VIP because I could not afford it a few years ago. I surely cant afford it now! Nothing about this sounds even remotely legal and if so, I would think that they would have simply said so by now. But I noticed that they have not justified any of this. We need someone else with knowledge of these things to ask the questions. I will disable my 5000 products by the end of the month, though I get the majority of my income comes from the two derivable mesh I have. With all this BS Im quite sure SOMETHING will open up to process those unwanted credits. By hook or by crook. Mark my words. In the meantime, I AM DONE WITH IMVU. !7 years.....and it all comes down to this.
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Posted by “XCorpsBrideX” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]Oh they will care,i have items in my shop that i sold 3000,5000,6000,7000 and more times EACH,i have particle products that i sell alot,now i had 1 person buy 12 of those at once,everyone was happy making money on them,now when i hide them no more sales no more money for anyone in the chain,i will not sell them for credits i don't "play" imvu,now i have so much credits that i was planing investing in new products but after this i wont,but trust me hiding my products they will feel it ,i will not pay their diamond vip its worthless to me i prefere stop selling my work,but yeah they should step back on this very dumb decision,it will hurt us and IMVU.
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Posted by “XCorpsBrideX” on June 05, 2023.
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Posted by “XCorpsBrideX” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]Yeah keep trying lol,i love your determination lol.
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Posted by “XCorpsBrideX” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]^Hi-5^
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Posted by “Incorruptus” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]We surely all feel your pain.
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Posted by “DOLLB4BY” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]@Staff please take a new look at this and implement some other options for gf devs perhaps an outside fee etc thanks
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Posted by “Incorruptus” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]They always said the priviledges where given, just also mentioned, that in future they might change it again. Which is now. So no loopholes needed. We still keep the veteran nomination, for what it's worth. Seems new creators can drink our blood...so if it is honored or honorable...you decide.
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