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 “Sylaraia” on June 03, 2023.
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I can think of one creator who is purported to have about 40 accounts who must be banging their head against a wall right now.
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Posted by “Polystyrene” on June 03, 2023.
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That 30% is for US tax, IMVU doesn't keep it.
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Posted by “Azo” on June 03, 2023.
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It's a disappointment that now we have to pay to be paid, you already take 30% off all $$$ payouts, isn't that enough? Also sales have dropped so drastically, just sad and greedy decisions. At least give us the opportunity to cash out with the Gold VIP too.
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Posted by “Sylaraia” on June 03, 2023.
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I want nothing to do with virtual currency, period. It's well established that it is used by the cartels to launder money, which means that by trading in it you're potentially supporting human trafficking. Note: I am not accusing IMVU of this. But IMVU once sent me 25 Vcoin (thanks for the nickel, btw), and I immediately filed a ticket to try and make them take them back.
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Posted by “Polystyrene” on June 03, 2023.
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@RigsK I'm very concerned about MASA and increased caps on our earnings. Higher income earners could be pushed to the $10k cap when their accounts are combined, meaning they will not be able to withdraw all of their income.
Or maybe this is an intended result....
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Posted by “Ismeny” on June 03, 2023.
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What are you doing IMVU? Do you really dont need your non VIP creators? Do you have enough products already? Why do you need to force us? It is so difficult to take back your words?
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Posted by “xinfo” on June 03, 2023.
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Depending on the masa for linked accounts it can destroy the livelihood of a creator.
If there is not a separate higher minimum masa for linked accounts I see it as a problem.
It's why I asked for clarification because of the linked accounts have a combined minimum masa amount of $500 then the creator loses $1000 in payment if there are 3 accounts linked. That's a load of crap.
The policy screams "pay separate vip charges for each account or take this massive pay cut. Your choice.
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Posted by “xinfo” on June 03, 2023.
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Remember giai online. LOL
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Posted by “xinfo” on June 03, 2023.
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The issue isnt the non paying customers, it's the fact that IMVU is skipping around paying creators.
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Posted by “Vorvolaka” on June 03, 2023.
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Beautifully said, thank you.
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Posted by “Polystyrene” on June 03, 2023.
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This.
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Posted by “Tibix” on June 03, 2023.
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How in the bloody hell does this help single account creators? Yes its a great fix for those who are multi-account creators who will actually be staying after all this. But it still craps on us single account creators, this isnt a fix at all for us
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Posted by “Alyissapearl” on June 03, 2023.
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In a few years from now ( in the not too distant future) we will all be on a different platform talking about ***REMEMBER WHEN IMVU was around? *** With these so called new improvements its only a matter of time before this is all a bad memory for us all Sinking ship atm. Hope you all have life boats
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THIS!^^^^ l make nothing but room bundles and have asked IMVU over and over in the past decade to reconsider allowing promo credits to be used for bundles, It is nothing but an insult to those of us who spend time , money , and effort to create only to be given ONE pathetic DEV token for a room that ( in my case) will have upwards or 20 items in it. I basically work for free on those bundles and I am sick of being treated like i should be grateful.
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Posted by “RoyMeshes” on June 03, 2023.
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I actually like this idea a lot. Dev tokens got the same feel as being paid in "exposure" x'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
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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.
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 “Sylaraia” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]I can think of one creator who is purported to have about 40 accounts who must be banging their head against a wall right now.
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “Polystyrene” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]That 30% is for US tax, IMVU doesn't keep it.
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “Azo” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]It's a disappointment that now we have to pay to be paid, you already take 30% off all $$$ payouts, isn't that enough? Also sales have dropped so drastically, just sad and greedy decisions. At least give us the opportunity to cash out with the Gold VIP too.
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “Sylaraia” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]I want nothing to do with virtual currency, period. It's well established that it is used by the cartels to launder money, which means that by trading in it you're potentially supporting human trafficking. Note: I am not accusing IMVU of this. But IMVU once sent me 25 Vcoin (thanks for the nickel, btw), and I immediately filed a ticket to try and make them take them back.
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Posted by “Polystyrene” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]@RigsK I'm very concerned about MASA and increased caps on our earnings. Higher income earners could be pushed to the $10k cap when their accounts are combined, meaning they will not be able to withdraw all of their income.
Or maybe this is an intended result....
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “Ismeny” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]What are you doing IMVU? Do you really dont need your non VIP creators? Do you have enough products already? Why do you need to force us? It is so difficult to take back your words?
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “xinfo” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]Depending on the masa for linked accounts it can destroy the livelihood of a creator.
If there is not a separate higher minimum masa for linked accounts I see it as a problem.
It's why I asked for clarification because of the linked accounts have a combined minimum masa amount of $500 then the creator loses $1000 in payment if there are 3 accounts linked. That's a load of crap.
The policy screams "pay separate vip charges for each account or take this massive pay cut. Your choice.
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “xinfo” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]Remember giai online. LOL
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “xinfo” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]The issue isnt the non paying customers, it's the fact that IMVU is skipping around paying creators.
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “Vorvolaka” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]Beautifully said, thank you.
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Posted by “Polystyrene” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]This.
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “Tibix” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]How in the bloody hell does this help single account creators? Yes its a great fix for those who are multi-account creators who will actually be staying after all this. But it still craps on us single account creators, this isnt a fix at all for us
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “Alyissapearl” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]In a few years from now ( in the not too distant future) we will all be on a different platform talking about ***REMEMBER WHEN IMVU was around? *** With these so called new improvements its only a matter of time before this is all a bad memory for us all Sinking ship atm. Hope you all have life boats
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “Alyissapearl” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]THIS!^^^^ l make nothing but room bundles and have asked IMVU over and over in the past decade to reconsider allowing promo credits to be used for bundles, It is nothing but an insult to those of us who spend time , money , and effort to create only to be given ONE pathetic DEV token for a room that ( in my case) will have upwards or 20 items in it. I basically work for free on those bundles and I am sick of being treated like i should be grateful.
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Posted by “RoyMeshes” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]I actually like this idea a lot. Dev tokens got the same feel as being paid in "exposure" x'D
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