So there was an idea of adding a store for the forum, where you could buy small things on the forum for real money. We'll either allow you to buy an item directly, or buy a certain amount of "credits" which can be spent on items. If we go with the credits idea, they'll be transferable between users and perhaps be good for other things in the future (some ideas are betting on FMs, FM prizes, etc). Some key points about this:
  • We will never add items that will affect other users, such as ban times or name changes
  • I have agreed with Rev that profits will be split 50/50 between us, at least initially
  • I won't be removing any features for this. Any items that will be purchasable are things that aren't implemented currently
  • At least initially, items will be cosmetic only and won't add any new functionality to the forum. I may add such things later if I can come up with any, however I will never give out mod powers or anything that would be unfair to others (e.g. anything that gives you an advantage in FM)
  • I'm going to try to be reasonable, but where it applies, we won't allow any changes that would let you impersonate someone else, or cause confusion, as well as anything that would be inappropriate
  • Integration with donations is possible, but not something we're actively considering yet


Some store items that have been proposed and that I've thought of include:
  • Changing your name (applies to all previous posts as well)
  • Custom name colour, including two-tone and gradient/multicolored (you can't use any colour that is too similar to another rank)
  • Custom user title
  • Glowing name (and perhaps other cool name effects if possible)
  • Custom background on name
  • Having an image in place of your username in posts


Of course, I'll add more to that list as I think of things. Anyway, I wanted to put this idea up to a vote, because what use is it if nobody will use it? Go ahead and pick an option, and post any comments or questions you have.