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 June 05, 2023.
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This is not what we signed up for we do not agree to having to buy into VIP we'll need legal council this is illegal and an unfair practice:
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.
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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.
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Posted by “Vorvolaka” on June 05, 2023.
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I've asked staff this repeatedly as well as customer service, no answers.
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Posted by “Vorvolaka” on June 05, 2023.
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Yeah, I've submitted a help ticket related to this change too and they're completely out of the loop.
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Posted by “Reclusus” on June 05, 2023.
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I reposted this post in the ticket...so I guess...they are catching up...and still wait till monday to verify HAHAHAHA OMFGGGGG
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Posted by “Reclusus” on June 05, 2023.
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XD...a loooooong weekend of the same answers in tickets...and they have such a relaxed weekend...
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Posted by “Reclusus” on June 05, 2023.
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Yeah they come and go...but that's not what was said and what I replied to.
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Posted by “Spikes” on June 05, 2023.
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a LOT of meshers have left, too....
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Posted by “HunnyHer” on June 05, 2023.
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ugh, so they dont even have a clue what is going on - but we are suppose to trust them with linking our accts and keeping our money straight....this is going to be a shitshow. I have been waiting for someone to successfully do it before attempting. @RigsK - when will CS be up to date on whais going on- also we are kinda on a time crunch here.....unless y'all plan on extending this process? Id rather get mine done sooner than later- not a last min kinda gal.
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Posted by “Reclusus” on June 05, 2023.
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Ah yeah? I mesh with two accounts,... I'm still here... lot's of meshers are...here...so what are you talking about?
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Posted by “Raisha” on June 05, 2023.
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Imvu shooting themselves in the foot again. The fact that people have to pay for vip subscriptions to create is sad. This is why all of the talented developers and meshers left imvu for secondlife and VR chat and the only creators left are only devs who recolor and don't actually make meshes
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Posted by “Incorruptus” on June 05, 2023.
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Hi Incorruptus,
Thanks for taking your time to contact us regarding this matter. I'm Edmon. I'm glad to help you.
Please understand that there is no option to link both accounts. However, we love to gather such feedback and have a central location to do so.
To collect suggestions from all our members, you can access the suggestions article via:
im.vu/help804
Turn on two-factor authentication to add another layer of security to your account and help stop unauthorized access. Visit this help article to learn more: http://im.vu/help925
Sincerely,
XXXXX
IMVU Customer Support
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HAHAHAHAHAHA
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Posted by “IndiSpring” on June 05, 2023.
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They didn't listen yesterday, they aint listening today, and they won't listen tomorrow.
You would think when they lose money, they would start listening. Nope, they ignore their customers ( while still expecting us to buy their products) and find other ways of losing customers/money.
There's no reason for this move except to force their (new) VIP on the older accounts, to increase their profits and to have their (new) VIP numbers boosted. Having Vip for grandfathered accounts serve no purpose.
Idk any job where you do the work and when it's time for them to pay up, you gotta pay them ( buyVIP) first to get the money they owe you. Every time they come up with a foolish Idea, I think well it can't get any worst......... Yet here we are.
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Posted by “BunnyCakes” on June 04, 2023.
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Nope you can only earn credits without VIP.
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Posted by “Ismeny” on June 04, 2023.
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If IMVU is going to continue with this, then they should address the following: Take off the promo credits and dev tokens or give us real money instead for those sales, start making responsible for your own marketing; improve your security to prevent others to steal our work, we have to go around and filling dmca to take down those, and last but not least, you promised that with the change of resellers to you as our only source to get paid, IMVU would control everything in the credits commerce and the reversal sales would be minumum, that was ok for the first years, but nowadays it is worst than before. IMVU should address all these things first to start charging us (forcing us) to pay them.
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Posted by “DarkEminence” on June 04, 2023.
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Bad service! All over just BAD service!
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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 “DOLLB4BY” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]This is not what we signed up for we do not agree to having to buy into VIP we'll need legal council this is illegal and an unfair practice:
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.
_____________________________________________
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.
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Posted by “Vorvolaka” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]I've asked staff this repeatedly as well as customer service, no answers.
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Posted by “Vorvolaka” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]Yeah, I've submitted a help ticket related to this change too and they're completely out of the loop.
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Posted by “Reclusus” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]I reposted this post in the ticket...so I guess...they are catching up...and still wait till monday to verify HAHAHAHA OMFGGGGG
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Posted by “Reclusus” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]XD...a loooooong weekend of the same answers in tickets...and they have such a relaxed weekend...
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Community posted 6 months ago Admin
Posted by “Reclusus” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]Yeah they come and go...but that's not what was said and what I replied to.
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Posted by “Spikes” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]a LOT of meshers have left, too....
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Posted by “HunnyHer” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]ugh, so they dont even have a clue what is going on - but we are suppose to trust them with linking our accts and keeping our money straight....this is going to be a shitshow. I have been waiting for someone to successfully do it before attempting. @RigsK - when will CS be up to date on whais going on- also we are kinda on a time crunch here.....unless y'all plan on extending this process? Id rather get mine done sooner than later- not a last min kinda gal.
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Community posted 6 months ago Admin
Posted by “Reclusus” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]Ah yeah? I mesh with two accounts,... I'm still here... lot's of meshers are...here...so what are you talking about?
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Posted by “Raisha” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]Imvu shooting themselves in the foot again. The fact that people have to pay for vip subscriptions to create is sad. This is why all of the talented developers and meshers left imvu for secondlife and VR chat and the only creators left are only devs who recolor and don't actually make meshes
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Community posted 6 months ago Admin
Posted by “Incorruptus” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]Hi Incorruptus,
Thanks for taking your time to contact us regarding this matter. I'm Edmon. I'm glad to help you.
Please understand that there is no option to link both accounts. However, we love to gather such feedback and have a central location to do so.
To collect suggestions from all our members, you can access the suggestions article via:
im.vu/help804
Turn on two-factor authentication to add another layer of security to your account and help stop unauthorized access. Visit this help article to learn more: http://im.vu/help925
Sincerely,
XXXXX
IMVU Customer Support
...
HAHAHAHAHAHA
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Community posted 6 months ago Admin
Posted by “IndiSpring” on June 05, 2023.
[Archived]They didn't listen yesterday, they aint listening today, and they won't listen tomorrow.
You would think when they lose money, they would start listening. Nope, they ignore their customers ( while still expecting us to buy their products) and find other ways of losing customers/money.
There's no reason for this move except to force their (new) VIP on the older accounts, to increase their profits and to have their (new) VIP numbers boosted. Having Vip for grandfathered accounts serve no purpose.
Idk any job where you do the work and when it's time for them to pay up, you gotta pay them ( buyVIP) first to get the money they owe you. Every time they come up with a foolish Idea, I think well it can't get any worst......... Yet here we are.
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Posted by “BunnyCakes” on June 04, 2023.
[Archived]Nope you can only earn credits without VIP.
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Community posted 6 months ago Admin
Posted by “Ismeny” on June 04, 2023.
[Archived]If IMVU is going to continue with this, then they should address the following: Take off the promo credits and dev tokens or give us real money instead for those sales, start making responsible for your own marketing; improve your security to prevent others to steal our work, we have to go around and filling dmca to take down those, and last but not least, you promised that with the change of resellers to you as our only source to get paid, IMVU would control everything in the credits commerce and the reversal sales would be minumum, that was ok for the first years, but nowadays it is worst than before. IMVU should address all these things first to start charging us (forcing us) to pay them.
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Posted by “DarkEminence” on June 04, 2023.
[Archived]Bad service! All over just BAD service!
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