7 Replies Latest reply on Jan 3, 2017 1:04 PM by Rick McDonald

Forum Access after Subscription Expires?

John Willett Jan 2, 2017 6:58 PM

I'm seriously considering allowing my subscription to SW Premium lapse this year, in spite of the considerable monetary penalties involved in delayed renewal. One question is key:

Are there any restrictions on forum access after subscription expiration? Although I can probably get along without VAR tech support, I don't think I could make it without the invaluable support provided here!

Happy New Year to All! -- John Willett

Re: Forum Access after Subscription Expires?

Tony Cantrell Jan 2, 2017 7:27 PM (in response to John Willett)

You can still access the forum but not ideas, top ten list and some of the other things that require subscription.
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  John Willett Jan 3, 2017 7:32 AM (in response to Tony Cantrell)
  
  Tony -- Does "access" include posting questions (and occasionally answering them)? I'll have to look up the other things you mentioned, which I have yet to use... Thanks! -- John Willett
  
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    Tony Cantrell Jan 3, 2017 7:46 AM (in response to John Willett)
    
    Yes
    
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Re: Forum Access after Subscription Expires?

John Stoltzfus Jan 3, 2017 7:13 AM (in response to John Willett)

If you're thinking about renewing later, then why let it lapse, contact your VAR and find out if they could set you up with a payment plan or a special setup etc...
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  John Willett Jan 3, 2017 11:06 AM (in response to John Stoltzfus)
  
  John -- My position is a little unusual: I'm an individual hobbyist with a real application that won't last forever. Once I drop my subscription (if I do), I'm unlikely to renew. So it's a tough choice. Knowing that the forum will be there in any case makes it easier. I hadn't considered that my VAR might give me special treatment. Thanks for your suggestion! -- John Willett
  
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    John Stoltzfus Jan 3, 2017 11:51 AM (in response to John Willett)
    
    I've also dropped my personal subscription as well and only know what a tough decision it was....
    
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    Rick McDonald Jan 3, 2017 1:04 PM (in response to John Willett)
    
    The subscription I was linked to expired last Saturday (Dec. 31) so I no longer have any subscription access.
    So now a lot of options are locked (as they will be to you if you let your subscription lapse).
    You will notice that the options under "Community" still show as available.
    However, as Tony Cantrell mentioned not all the items under Community will be available.
    
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