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RedStateLiberal

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7. Yeah, I can see the usefulness of that

Reply to steve2470 (Reply #6)

Wed Aug 29, 2012, 03:09 PM

Aug 2012

to at least stop those who won't go through the trouble of paying just to troll on election night.

Some might however, so perhaps DU could help dissuade them by setting a minimum amount to upgrade. Maybe $1?

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Question for admins about election night and DU [View all] steve2470 Aug 2012 OP

It's a good idea - I'll bet MIRT would appreciate it :) nt TBF Aug 2012 #1

I didn't think of that but you're right steve2470 Aug 2012 #2

I was thinking of the massive amount of trolls TBF Aug 2012 #3

it will be indeed nt steve2470 Aug 2012 #4

IIRC, in the past, the admins have shut down new registrations UrbScotty Aug 2012 #9

Since you can now pay whatever you want for star membership RedStateLiberal Aug 2012 #5

you're right, at least it would cut out the unpaid trolls nt steve2470 Aug 2012 #6

Yeah, I can see the usefulness of that RedStateLiberal Aug 2012 #7

$1 would be fair, they could always lower it back down to 1 penny the next day nt steve2470 Aug 2012 #8

On DU2, there was no minimum for a star membership Grateful for Hope Sep 2012 #10