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 “Mortessia” on June 03, 2023.
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Its is sad and deeply dissapointing the way that Imvu is treating the old creators.. those that we gave more than 10 years of our lives to create art and fill Imvu shop with magical amazing products being the backbone of the game and YOUR company..
I see the for some years now many of those amazing talented people abandon Imvu due to the new regulations and decisions your brilliant marketing team is proposing every now and then in order to force creators to pay more and gain less..
I won't refer to the respect Imvu SHOULD have for those of us that gave our all for Imvu shop... respect is something that u have it or you are not capable to have towards those people that made Imvu what is today.. and yet u are doing everything you can to ruin it your own business...
Have u ever consider how your shop will look like If those old creators quit deving for Imvu?
I wont speak for the meshers that we had for so many years.. they gradually fled for other games.. the same your old creators will do also if you continue this policy..
Bottom line u shoot your feet sirs..
I just hope that some ppl from the management will understand why this must not be done because clearly u fail to see that if u continue those tactics in order to gain some dollars more, the creators will just fly for other games to work but Imvu will suffer a really great loss left with noobies that don't even know to make a seamless texture (and yes that's true...)
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Posted by “MentalShadow” on June 03, 2023.
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I wholeheartedly agree with your perspective. As a fellow Grandfathered Creator, I also feel we played an instrumental role in shaping and building the foundation of IMVU. We devoted our time, skills, and creativity to make this platform what it is today.
The decision to charge VIP to Grandfathered Creators does indeed feel like a dismissal of our longstanding contributions. It's important that IMVU remembers its roots, and the value we, the original creators, brought to the platform. We helped create the rich, diverse, and engaging environment IMVU is known for today.
Recognizing the efforts and the influence of the Grandfathered Creators is not just about showing respect, but it's also about maintaining the unique identity and the strength of IMVU. After all, our guidance and creative input have been a significant driving force in its success.
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Posted by “MentalShadow” on June 03, 2023.
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As a fellow Grandfathered Creator on IMVU, I share the viewpoint that our collective work, guidance, and constant input played a fundamental role in shaping IMVU into what it is today.
It's the collective experience and creativity of us creators that fueled the platform's evolution.
We laid the groundwork for the success of IMVU, crafting the foundational items and introducing derivable products that have been instrumental to the platform's growth and prosperity. Our tireless work formed the backbone of the community, setting a precedent for all the creators who followed.
This decision to impose VIP charges on Grandfathered Creators feels like a disregard for our contributions and is very disheartening. We poured our passion and creativity into this platform and nurtured it from its infancy. Our commitment was not just about creating products but about establishing a community, a culture, and a marketplace that fostered creativity and innovation.
It is vital to remember that the efforts of creators like us should be valued, respected, and recognized, not penalized. The prosperity of IMVU today is built on the labor, passion, and vision of its Grandfathered Creators.
I'm standing alongside Lestat and those who shared similar opinions in this, hoping that IMVU reassesses this decision and understands the value and impact of its early creators.
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Posted by “MissMaya” on June 03, 2023.
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Grandfathered or Legacy status is dictated by how long you have been an active creator on IMVU and this means having been signed up for the creator program before creators started earning money through IMVU, it doesn't actually have anything to do with how old your account is if that account was not creating at the time that event happened. So they would not be a legacy creator if that is the case.
Hope that helps as to explain why some older members are not granted the grandfathered status.
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Posted by “DarkEminence” on June 03, 2023.
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Ah - and why is the GOLD VIP not eligible? Before it used to be one vip! Now you have three tiers and not only you FORCE people into it but you do not even have the decency to allow creation on ALL tiers? Very VERY dissapointing move.
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Posted by “DarkEminence” on June 03, 2023.
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When the new accounts were forced to buy vip in order to be able to create it was said that older accounts ( now "grandfathered" as you call them!) - were to never be touched. What is this? Braking EVERY little trust you have left with your customers? Seriously?
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Posted by “Vorvolaka” on June 03, 2023.
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That's ridiculous! She deserves the grandfathered status.
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Posted by “Vorvolaka” on June 03, 2023.
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That's a great idea! Hopefully it wouldn't be as expensive as the ads are you can buy with them though.
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Posted by “Vorvolaka” on June 03, 2023.
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That's totally fair. I don't want to settle but I'm more than 99% sure that's what it's going to come to, again.
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Posted by “QBL” on June 03, 2023.
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@MissMaya Always Some kind of catch.... Dumping those tokens on Ad space or shoutouts is the only thing they are good for.
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You can give them! But ... you need platinum VIP to give away the tokens that were given to you in lieu of money... my brain hurts
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Posted by “QBL” on June 03, 2023.
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@MissMaya Iam Laughing so hard I spit my drink.. Not a stretch it already has a GIVE TAB...
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I OFFER TO PAY FOR ALL MY VIP WITH DEV TOKENS, FOREVER IN PERPETUITY. LOL
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@MissMaya YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS..... They can have my thousands of dev token I will gladly fork them over.. Listen we can pay ad space with them why not a creator subscription.. DEAD...
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@Aisiz I should have made myself clear I guess.. I wasn't talking about for everyone.. Just grandfathered accounts.
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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 “Mortessia” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]Its is sad and deeply dissapointing the way that Imvu is treating the old creators.. those that we gave more than 10 years of our lives to create art and fill Imvu shop with magical amazing products being the backbone of the game and YOUR company..
I see the for some years now many of those amazing talented people abandon Imvu due to the new regulations and decisions your brilliant marketing team is proposing every now and then in order to force creators to pay more and gain less..
I won't refer to the respect Imvu SHOULD have for those of us that gave our all for Imvu shop... respect is something that u have it or you are not capable to have towards those people that made Imvu what is today.. and yet u are doing everything you can to ruin it your own business...
Have u ever consider how your shop will look like If those old creators quit deving for Imvu?
I wont speak for the meshers that we had for so many years.. they gradually fled for other games.. the same your old creators will do also if you continue this policy..
Bottom line u shoot your feet sirs..
I just hope that some ppl from the management will understand why this must not be done because clearly u fail to see that if u continue those tactics in order to gain some dollars more, the creators will just fly for other games to work but Imvu will suffer a really great loss left with noobies that don't even know to make a seamless texture (and yes that's true...)
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Posted by “MentalShadow” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]I wholeheartedly agree with your perspective. As a fellow Grandfathered Creator, I also feel we played an instrumental role in shaping and building the foundation of IMVU. We devoted our time, skills, and creativity to make this platform what it is today.
The decision to charge VIP to Grandfathered Creators does indeed feel like a dismissal of our longstanding contributions. It's important that IMVU remembers its roots, and the value we, the original creators, brought to the platform. We helped create the rich, diverse, and engaging environment IMVU is known for today.
Recognizing the efforts and the influence of the Grandfathered Creators is not just about showing respect, but it's also about maintaining the unique identity and the strength of IMVU. After all, our guidance and creative input have been a significant driving force in its success.
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Community posted 6 months ago Admin
Posted by “MentalShadow” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]As a fellow Grandfathered Creator on IMVU, I share the viewpoint that our collective work, guidance, and constant input played a fundamental role in shaping IMVU into what it is today.
It's the collective experience and creativity of us creators that fueled the platform's evolution.
We laid the groundwork for the success of IMVU, crafting the foundational items and introducing derivable products that have been instrumental to the platform's growth and prosperity. Our tireless work formed the backbone of the community, setting a precedent for all the creators who followed.
This decision to impose VIP charges on Grandfathered Creators feels like a disregard for our contributions and is very disheartening. We poured our passion and creativity into this platform and nurtured it from its infancy. Our commitment was not just about creating products but about establishing a community, a culture, and a marketplace that fostered creativity and innovation.
It is vital to remember that the efforts of creators like us should be valued, respected, and recognized, not penalized. The prosperity of IMVU today is built on the labor, passion, and vision of its Grandfathered Creators.
I'm standing alongside Lestat and those who shared similar opinions in this, hoping that IMVU reassesses this decision and understands the value and impact of its early creators.
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Posted by “MissMaya” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]Grandfathered or Legacy status is dictated by how long you have been an active creator on IMVU and this means having been signed up for the creator program before creators started earning money through IMVU, it doesn't actually have anything to do with how old your account is if that account was not creating at the time that event happened. So they would not be a legacy creator if that is the case.
Hope that helps as to explain why some older members are not granted the grandfathered status.
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Community posted 6 months ago Admin
Posted by “DarkEminence” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]Ah - and why is the GOLD VIP not eligible? Before it used to be one vip! Now you have three tiers and not only you FORCE people into it but you do not even have the decency to allow creation on ALL tiers? Very VERY dissapointing move.
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Posted by “DarkEminence” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]When the new accounts were forced to buy vip in order to be able to create it was said that older accounts ( now "grandfathered" as you call them!) - were to never be touched. What is this? Braking EVERY little trust you have left with your customers? Seriously?
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Community posted 6 months ago Admin
Posted by “Vorvolaka” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]That's ridiculous! She deserves the grandfathered status.
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Community posted 6 months ago Admin
Posted by “Vorvolaka” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]That's a great idea! Hopefully it wouldn't be as expensive as the ads are you can buy with them though.
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Posted by “Vorvolaka” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]That's totally fair. I don't want to settle but I'm more than 99% sure that's what it's going to come to, again.
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Community posted 6 months ago Admin
Posted by “QBL” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]@MissMaya Always Some kind of catch.... Dumping those tokens on Ad space or shoutouts is the only thing they are good for.
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Community posted 6 months ago Admin
Posted by “MissMaya” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]You can give them! But ... you need platinum VIP to give away the tokens that were given to you in lieu of money... my brain hurts
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Community posted 6 months ago Admin
Posted by “QBL” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]@MissMaya Iam Laughing so hard I spit my drink.. Not a stretch it already has a GIVE TAB...
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Community posted 6 months ago Admin
Posted by “MissMaya” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]I OFFER TO PAY FOR ALL MY VIP WITH DEV TOKENS, FOREVER IN PERPETUITY. LOL
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Posted by “QBL” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]@MissMaya YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS..... They can have my thousands of dev token I will gladly fork them over.. Listen we can pay ad space with them why not a creator subscription.. DEAD...![3bg1gc]()
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Posted by “QBL” on June 03, 2023.
[Archived]@Aisiz I should have made myself clear I guess.. I wasn't talking about for everyone.. Just grandfathered accounts.
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