Trophies, Badges, and Ranks!

[Kelly]

How do you become a 'benefactor?' I saw someone with this 'tab' similar to a 'supporter' or 'member.'

It's the same as supporter, but $20 a month. I spend more than that per week at Starbucks. I'm signing up next week!

 

[ce4460]

I assume you sign up as a benefactor in the store? Seems to me people should get a free "Benefactor" t-shirt when you sign up. Maybe a free shirt after 6 months or something. In fact, I officially propose that benefactors get a special Benefactor shirt after 6 months. Any seconds on my motion?

 

[Kelly]

I assume you sign up as a benefactor in the store? Seems to me people should get a free "Benefactor" t-shirt when you sign up. Maybe a free shirt after 6 months or something. In fact, I officially propose that benefactors get a special Benefactor shirt after 6 months. Any seconds on my motion?

It's under "account upgrades". Right column, near the bottom...

 

[O.Dfj]

It's the same as supporter, but $20 a month. I spend more than that per week at Starbucks. I'm signing up next week!

Slacker i already signed up

 

[Michael]

I assume you sign up as a benefactor in the store? Seems to me people should get a free "Benefactor" t-shirt when you sign up. Maybe a free shirt after 6 months or something. In fact, I officially propose that benefactors get a special Benefactor shirt after 6 months. Any seconds on my motion?

Haha - you guys are great. Thanks to those of you who have "found" this. We've received may requests actually for folks who want to help more and this seemed the best way to go. Thanks to @Scott Bastian for the recommendation. @Corrie is in the process of figuring out what benefactors get before we officially role this out, but ya, t-shirts and other items/benefits seem appropriate!

 

[TRL EATR]

For me, the benefit of being a Benefactor is giving @Michael and @Corrie resources to keep this amazing community connected!

 

[Corrie]

For me, the benefit of being a Benefactor is giving @Michael and @Corrie resources to keep this amazing community connected!

Thank you!! We appreciate it. The overhaul we did on the site last month has increased our costs substantially, and we can't do it without you guys.

And on that note...

We're rolling out the Supporter, 'Supporter +' and Benefactor tiers officially today. I'm working on the content now! Current Benefactors... You've got a sweet, sweet package coming at you... :D

Everyone else... Stay tuned!

 

[Trixter404]

While reading this, I noticed that my Supporter badge is missing. Not a big deal, just thought that I'd point it out.

 

[Corrie]

While reading this, I noticed that my Supporter badge is missing. Not a big deal, just thought that I'd point it out.

Fixed. (Sorry about that!)

 

[Corrie]

Ok - Here's the updated and streamlined Account Upgrade page: https://overlandbound.com/forums/account/upgrades

3 different levels to contribute with as much awesome packed in as possible.

This program has become a big initiative for us, and @MeginOBTeam and I will be working closely to make sure Supporters are taken care of! :)

As always, let me know your feedback and questions. High fives and hugs!

 

[Corrie]

And could someone who is a current supporter confirm they can see all the options?

 

[Barton Fink]

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[Corrie]

All I see is Member & Supporter.

Curses. Trouble shooting with M.

(Where's the eye roll emoji when you need it?)

 

[Kelly]

I'll answer in more detail when I get home!
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One more quick question. "Influencer II" requires "three approved posts". The only place I'm seeing posts that are marked "OB Approved" is in Overland Bound Boot Camp. But there are only 18 total, so far? Getting three seems impossible. Am I not understanding something?

 

[Steve]

One more quick question. "Influencer II" requires "three approved posts". The only place I'm seeing posts that are marked "OB Approved" is in Overland Bound Boot Camp. But there are only 18 total, so far? Getting three seems impossible. What am I missing?

You can create a thread to contribute a Boot Camp article in the appropriately named "Contribute an Article" forum. These should be detailed tutorials or how-to type threads. @Michael will then review the topic, and discuss potential edits, improvements, etc. to get it up to snuff. Once that is done, Michael will approve the thread and move it into the "Overland Bound Boot Camp forum. There shouldn't be any in there that are not approved, which is why I moved a couple today.

Make sense? I look forward to your contribution!

 

[Steve]

And could someone who is a current supporter confirm they can see all the options?

Is this what I should be seeing?

 

[Kelly]

You can create a thread to contribute a Boot Camp article in the appropriately named "Contribute an Article" forum. These should be detailed tutorials or how-to type threads. @Michael will then review the topic, and discuss potential edits, improvements, etc. to get it up to snuff. Once that is done, Michael will approve the thread and move it into the "Overland Bound Boot Camp forum. There shouldn't be any in there that are not approved, which is why I moved a couple today.

Make sense? I look forward to your contribution!

Copy that. So only one member has qualified as "Influencer II". Congrats @stringtwelve, that's not an easy thing to accomplish!
I must say, it seem like the requirements for "Influencer II" and "Influencer III" are backwards, considering all it takes to become an "Influencer III" is an Instagram post.

 

[Steve]

And could someone who is a current supporter confirm they can see all the options?

BTW, my Supporter banner disappeared. ;)

 

[Kelly]

Slacker i already signed up

Hey! I'm still trying to recover from the $200 I spent, at OTG2, on OB Merchandise!!! :-)

 

[WJ - Firefly]

One other thing... When I click upgrade from my tablet I am taken to the page with the upgrade selections. I can see them all. When I do it from my laptop, I am taken to an "error page" and requested to login, even though I am already logged in.