What is a VIP member

[mugwump083]

And how do you become one

[Sam101]

A very vague question. There are various organisations that have a category of membership that are VIP, usually where those members receive additional benefits, You can find the answer to your question only by looking through the rules of the organisation and in general additional cost may be required or certain circumstances of membership, such as long term member etc etc

[Scot22]

I think the question refers specifically to this forum. Something I also asked years ago without a definite answer. Interesting to know.

[Huxie]

Celestine

Can you perhaps advise?

https://legalbeagles.info/forums/for...-a-vip-section

[echat11]

I think the question refers specifically to this forum. Something I also asked years ago without a definite answer. Interesting to know.

I understood it to mean that you could attend the Annual Apple Bopping Jamboree, but bring your own apples.

[MIKE770]

I understood it to mean that you could attend the Annual Apple Bopping Jamboree, but bring your own apples.

That be der cider apple wassailing event when der apples fell off tree! was say thee?

[echat11]

That be der cider apple wassailing event when der apples fell off tree! was say thee?

It could be, but the T's and C's of VIP preclude releasing such information to the masses.

[atticus]

Those VIP members and their in jokes!

[MIKE770]

VIP - in another part of life I am a V.I.P. = Volunteer Instructors Patient - in as much I am a volunteer acting ill patient for medical 1st/2md/3rd/4th year Academy students.

[jaguarsuk]

And how do you become one

I'm a VIP because of the levels of knowledge I have and impart on the site.

[Scot22]

Knowing atticus from another forum I assume he'll be fast tracked.

[EXC]

And how do you become one

We originally offered VIP membership for a small subscription that allowed members to use the VIP forums which offered more privacy in which to discuss their issue as it isn't accessible to the general public or picked up by Google.

Occasionally we will auto-upgrade a member to VIP if it's appropriate for that reason or if they are a valued contributor on the forum.

[atticus]

Knowing atticus from another forum I assume he'll be fast tracked.

well someone has thrown this old dog a bone. It must signify something.

[Scot22]

It signifies I remember and appreciate the help you gave on Swarblaw forum. Sometimes very directly ! and not always what I wanted to hear ! It was given generously and honestly.

[Celestine]

VIP has changed around a bit over the years. Currently we have around 40 VIP Members who have been recognised for their long term commitment and knowledge. On average we start considering people for VIP membership after they've been around consistently for at least 6 months, have a few hundred replies and most importantly...that they understand our purpose, that we work together constructively, we debate politely and always try to ascertain the best route for the OP.
VIP Subscribers are people we put into the VIP section on request or because we recognise their case is sensitive, there are also a handful of historic lifetime VIP subscribers from when VIP was a paid option. We now use this area just for those more private cases.