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 “shopdaisylogo” on May 19, 2023.
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So we can still cash out without vip
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Posted by “RigsK” on May 19, 2023.
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Hi Folks,
Thank you for sharing your concerns. We realize this is a big change for many of you, and we wanted to let you know that we are exploring a few options that will lessen the impact of this new policy, and help affected Creators transition more easily. More details are coming soon.
Also, a few points of clarification:
By "legacy Creators" we mean Grandfathered Creators.
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.
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Posted by “Fabrishion” on May 18, 2023.
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The samething happened to one of my grandfathered accounts! I tried to fight it amd won but then they disabled it because my old products from 12 years ago went against new rules when I tried to sign up to withdraw my cash which was in the thousands. They didn't even give me a chance to dispute or correct anything!
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Posted by “shopdaisylogo” on May 18, 2023.
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yes ...
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Posted by “shopdaisylogo” on May 18, 2023.
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Dont forget the cost of electricity and internet fees .
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Posted by “HunnyHer” on May 18, 2023.
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Oh actually I got you now!! I see what you are saying- there are ppl that were paying for VIP- but left vu and have just been cashing out from time to time - now they will need to pay for VIP (even tho they didnt have a shop) to cash out.
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Posted by “HunnyHer” on May 18, 2023.
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yes I understand - which is a grandfathered in issue. I dont mind paying VIP once to get paid....I already pay for vip on my main - my issue is - we were told "grandfathered in" meant nothing changes for us yet here it is changing- had I known this 10 years ago I would have just let all those alts go and created on just my main- now I have 10 catalogs built up that have been getting payouts for that many years- I cant let that go! I know they at one time had a way to link all our accts so I am sure there is a solution to "link or merge" our accts to where one vip payment would allow us to cash out all accts.
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Posted by “shopdaisylogo” on May 18, 2023.
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@HunnyHer this thread isnt just about grandfathered in, it is about needing vip to be able cash out even if you are not grandfatherd in.
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Posted by “shopdaisylogo” on May 18, 2023.
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This is also about the vip, many that had the original vip had to pay more to dev because the tiers changed, they also asked if they could combine other accounts so it was less fees. They wouldnt do it for them because it was about making as much money as possible. Same rule i think would apply as they are wanting to wring the devs for as much as they can.
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This entire thread is about a NEW change affecting grandfathered creators.....if they shut their shops cause they weren't grandfathered then how did they even have a shop- because when they grandfathered us it wasnt a "if you had a shop for more than X time it was EVERYONE - so this is impossible - they were either grandfathered in or they weren't. If they weren't then they never knew any different and weren't promised anything like we were.
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Posted by “MsPixelicious” on May 18, 2023.
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is there not a SINGLE staffer out there who KNOWS just how immoral this is?
your ability to change and re-arrange the rulebook is LEGENDARY and of course YOU dont have to respond to these angry and concrerned comments (hell, what do YOU care?..youre gonna do it anyway!)
but is there not one out there who has the guts to say out loud, just this once -
"you know what imvu?...this has gone TOO far!"
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Posted by “shopdaisylogo” on May 18, 2023.
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Do they not think if the best of the best walk, meshers will get less sales, they will walk, that be the end of imvu. We are talking years and years of deving knowledge going.
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Posted by “Ismeny” on May 18, 2023.
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I used to have fun in this place, I used to think that IMVU care about the creator base.
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Posted by “Aislinn” on May 18, 2023.
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This. All of it. Unfortunately, I've always had to have VIP to create. I've been paying for VIP for the last 10 years coming up in July. That's $1,200 just to create and cash out. My earnings now have dropped so drastically that paying for VIP, Photoshop CC, and other resource licenses that it's quickly becoming unaffordable. I got talked into staying around last year. This year I'll probably have to quit for real. Last year I made around $500 USD in total. That was a monthly total 5 years ago. Sales have been steadily declining ever since and continue to do so to the point where I make less now than I did as a T1 noob creator in the beginning. Honestly, it all just makes me sad.
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Posted by “shopdaisylogo” on May 18, 2023.
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Grandfathered had vip when offered this deal, it was a reward for having it.
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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 “shopdaisylogo” on May 19, 2023.
[Archived]So we can still cash out without vip
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “RigsK” on May 19, 2023.
[Archived]Hi Folks,
Thank you for sharing your concerns. We realize this is a big change for many of you, and we wanted to let you know that we are exploring a few options that will lessen the impact of this new policy, and help affected Creators transition more easily. More details are coming soon.
Also, a few points of clarification:
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Posted by “Fabrishion” on May 18, 2023.
[Archived]The samething happened to one of my grandfathered accounts! I tried to fight it amd won but then they disabled it because my old products from 12 years ago went against new rules when I tried to sign up to withdraw my cash which was in the thousands. They didn't even give me a chance to dispute or correct anything!
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Posted by “shopdaisylogo” on May 18, 2023.
[Archived]yes ...
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Posted by “shopdaisylogo” on May 18, 2023.
[Archived]Dont forget the cost of electricity and internet fees .
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Posted by “HunnyHer” on May 18, 2023.
[Archived]Oh actually I got you now!! I see what you are saying- there are ppl that were paying for VIP- but left vu and have just been cashing out from time to time - now they will need to pay for VIP (even tho they didnt have a shop) to cash out.
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Posted by “HunnyHer” on May 18, 2023.
[Archived]yes I understand - which is a grandfathered in issue. I dont mind paying VIP once to get paid....I already pay for vip on my main - my issue is - we were told "grandfathered in" meant nothing changes for us yet here it is changing- had I known this 10 years ago I would have just let all those alts go and created on just my main- now I have 10 catalogs built up that have been getting payouts for that many years- I cant let that go! I know they at one time had a way to link all our accts so I am sure there is a solution to "link or merge" our accts to where one vip payment would allow us to cash out all accts.
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Posted by “shopdaisylogo” on May 18, 2023.
[Archived]@HunnyHer this thread isnt just about grandfathered in, it is about needing vip to be able cash out even if you are not grandfatherd in.
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Posted by “shopdaisylogo” on May 18, 2023.
[Archived]This is also about the vip, many that had the original vip had to pay more to dev because the tiers changed, they also asked if they could combine other accounts so it was less fees. They wouldnt do it for them because it was about making as much money as possible. Same rule i think would apply as they are wanting to wring the devs for as much as they can.
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Posted by “HunnyHer” on May 18, 2023.
[Archived]This entire thread is about a NEW change affecting grandfathered creators.....if they shut their shops cause they weren't grandfathered then how did they even have a shop- because when they grandfathered us it wasnt a "if you had a shop for more than X time it was EVERYONE - so this is impossible - they were either grandfathered in or they weren't. If they weren't then they never knew any different and weren't promised anything like we were.
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Posted by “MsPixelicious” on May 18, 2023.
[Archived]is there not a SINGLE staffer out there who KNOWS just how immoral this is?
your ability to change and re-arrange the rulebook is LEGENDARY and of course YOU dont have to respond to these angry and concrerned comments (hell, what do YOU care?..youre gonna do it anyway!)
but is there not one out there who has the guts to say out loud, just this once -
"you know what imvu?...this has gone TOO far!"
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Community posted 5 months ago Admin
Posted by “shopdaisylogo” on May 18, 2023.
[Archived]Do they not think if the best of the best walk, meshers will get less sales, they will walk, that be the end of imvu. We are talking years and years of deving knowledge going.
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Posted by “Ismeny” on May 18, 2023.
[Archived]I used to have fun in this place, I used to think that IMVU care about the creator base.
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Posted by “Aislinn” on May 18, 2023.
[Archived]This. All of it. Unfortunately, I've always had to have VIP to create. I've been paying for VIP for the last 10 years coming up in July. That's $1,200 just to create and cash out. My earnings now have dropped so drastically that paying for VIP, Photoshop CC, and other resource licenses that it's quickly becoming unaffordable. I got talked into staying around last year. This year I'll probably have to quit for real. Last year I made around $500 USD in total. That was a monthly total 5 years ago. Sales have been steadily declining ever since and continue to do so to the point where I make less now than I did as a T1 noob creator in the beginning. Honestly, it all just makes me sad.
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Posted by “shopdaisylogo” on May 18, 2023.
[Archived]Grandfathered had vip when offered this deal, it was a reward for having it.
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