After 3 years of maintaining CandidOgraphy = Candid Photography Forum as a completely free service, my escalating server bills, programming costs and recent legal fees have compelled me to begin charging a nominal fee to support CandidOgraphy Forum and Galleries.
CandidOgraphy = Candid Photography Forum will
REMAIN FREE to everyone to read and view comments and thumbnails. We offer Free Picture hosting and Video hosting for Elite Members. However, to view the photos in CandidOgraphy = Candid Photography Elite Members area, use the Private Messaging system and use the search function. I would ask that you buy a subscription. The price is only $19.99 for one month.
Regular Members will continue to enjoy reading and posting comments and otherwise participating in CandidOgraphy = Candid Photography Forum as before. I sincerely hope that the Regular Members will also support CandidOgraphy = Candid Photography Forum by buying a subscription.
Subscriptions will be purchased via CCBILL. Your credit card charge will not indicate that it's for a CandidOgraphy Membership in case anyone is checking your financial statements. To protect your privacy, any charges will discreetly appear as "CCBILL LLC" on your credit card statement.
To subscribe, please
Click Here.
As always, I look forward to your comments and suggestions.
Thanks,
Satan
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are you charging for a subscription?
To pay for software, software upgrades, software programmers, domain name fees, bandwidth costs, server contracts, server administrator fees, server monitoring, firewall appliances, email accounts, adminstrative assistant to answer emails, and legal bills.
Do I need a subscription to read CandidOgraphy = Candid Photography Forum?
No. Regular Members may read and view thumbs in the Forum.
This chart illustrates the privileges of the various membership categories:
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FREE |
FREE |
$19.99 |
Guest/Logged Out • View Thread Topics |
Regular Member • View Threads and Comments of Regular Members only • Modify Profile • Post Comments in Regular forums • Upload Photos • Vote in Contests |
Elite Member • View Threads of Regular and Elite Members • Modify Profile • Edit Your Thread • Post Comments in both Regular and Elite forums • Upload Photos • Vote in Contests • Enter in Contests • Use Search Function • Private Messaging • Post and View Elite Photo Galleries
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Private Messaging is an internal system for sending email-type messages to and from other Elite Members.
Elite Photo Galleries is a thumbnail viewer of all the Elite Members photographs that may be sorted by date, poster or popularity.
Search Function is a powerful search tool to help you to find everything you want by KeyWord, User Name, Least-Most Replies-Views and Date posted.
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What does an Elite Membership Subscription cost?
A one month Membership Subscription is only $19.99.
(.64 cents per day)
What are the advantages of having a subscription?
The benefits of your Elite membership, having a subscription will enable you to view all the Elite Members photos, use the Private Messaging system, use the Search Function and Enter in the contests
How can I pay for a membership subscription?
Currently CandidOgraphy is using a standard CCBILL credit card merchant account to process payments for Membership Subscriptions. You may purchase your subscription through CCBILL with your Visa or MasterCard credit card.
Please Click Here to buy a subscription
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Do I need to use my forum email address when purchasing my subscription?
NO. Use any email address you want with CCBILL, The email address you provide when purchasing your subscription is not transmitted back to the Forum.
Is my online transaction secure?
YES. CCBILL service uses a secure connection to process your credit card transaction. CCBILL is one of the most trusted names in the industry
Can I purchase my subscription in other currencies?
YES. Your credit card issuer will convert your subscription's dollar price to your home currency when they apply the charge to your credit card. You may purchase a membership subscription in US Dollars, British Pounds, Euros or your local Credit Card currency.
Do you offer other payment options?
Yes Can pay by online check, phone dialer per minute.
Is this subscription reccuring?
Yes, Every month your credit card will be charged until you cancel.
What if I want to cancel my subscription?
Please visit this link:
http://www.ccbill.com/
Can my identity be traced through my subscription?
No. There is no connection between your payment to CCBILL and your CandidOgraphy = Candid Photography Forum Username. In addition, CandidOgraphy = Candid Photography Forum's server is located in Amsterdam, safely outside the reach of the USA legal system.
If I purchase a subscription, will I lose my current membership status?
Purchasing a membership subscription will not change your Regular Member status. However, it will give you access to the additional features of having a subscription such as access to the elite members photos, the Private Messaging system plus the Search Function.
If I purchase a subscription can I send Private Messages to other Forum Members?
YES. You can send Private Messages to other subscribers and to Elite Members. However, you cannot send Private Messages to regular unsubscribed members.
Does purchasing a subscription also include a subscription to your other websites ?
No.
How do I activate the Subscription features?
The features that are available only to Subscribers are:
There is no special code you need to enter to activate the Subscription features.
The Subscription features are automatically activated when you purchase your Subscription.
To use the Subscription Features:
Login to the Forum using your Username and Password.
The link to the Search Function will be visible in the top menu bar.
The Private Message system will be activated.
What if I have any problems using this site?
Please use the
Contact Us form to send me a message explaining the situation. Please be sure to include the Transaction ID's from CCBILL, and/or the email address you entered when making the charges.
I will lookup your account. You will receive an email from our technical support team.