Ryan Davis says we have about 2500 subs, halfway there.

I got an idea earlier, but paypal doesn't work, so it's not gonna happen. But I was going to suggest that perhaps instead of paying $50 for a year, people pay $5 for a month and share the rest with other users. If you think about it, instead of using $50 for 1 subscription, it could be divided and used for 10 people. That could really help the numbers climb.... However, very few would be willing to do that anyway, and even with that kind of tactic, there's just not going to be enough time.

Well I was gonna do it anyways, so I did.

Over half way there, 
I'm actually impressed. 
 
If your reading this and don't have a medal under your name, 
It's your fault if the Bombcast gets split for you at this point, So don't bitch later.

We have until tomorrow morning guys, don't lose hope! Regardless, it's an impressive amount of subscribers in one day's time.

Subbed before the live show even began without hesitation and I shelled the $10 extra as I'm a Canuck.
 
There was no way I could resist giving these guys cash, they provide way too much entertainment for me.

" Subbed before the live show even began without hesitation and I shelled the $10 extra as I'm a Canuck.  There was no way I could resist giving these guys cash, they provide way too much entertainment for me. "

" Over half way there, I'm actually impressed.  If your reading this and don't have a medal under your name, It's your fault if the Bombcast gets split for you at this point, So don't bitch later. "

" Subbed before the live show even began without hesitation and I shelled the $10 extra as I'm a Canuck.  There was no way I could resist giving these guys cash, they provide way too much entertainment for me. "

" I'm switching to annual next month. Also whiskey media worth supporting. "

" @Coombs said:

" Over half way there, I'm actually impressed.  If your reading this and don't have a medal under your name, It's your fault if the Bombcast gets split for you at this point, So don't bitch later. "

What a  great attitude to take. "

" Over half way there, I'm actually impressed.  If your reading this and don't have a medal under your name, It's your fault if the Bombcast gets split for you at this point, So don't bitch later. "

" @Fallen189 said:

" @Coombs said:

" Over half way there, I'm actually impressed.  If your reading this and don't have a medal under your name, It's your fault if the Bombcast gets split for you at this point, So don't bitch later. "

What a  great attitude to take. "

It is a bad attitude, but I can see where he's coming from. If all the people complaining about the split dropped a measly $5 (eat a light meal, skip a morning coffee, bike to work once) for a one month deal and push the subscribers up to 5000, then this whole thing could go away. Just my view on the matter. I was going to yearly subscribe from the start, so it's not even an issue for me. "

" @Zidane_24 said:

" @Fallen189 said:

" @Coombs said:

" Over half way there, I'm actually impressed.  If your reading this and don't have a medal under your name, It's your fault if the Bombcast gets split for you at this point, So don't bitch later. "

What a  great attitude to take. "

It is a bad attitude, but I can see where he's coming from. If all the people complaining about the split dropped a measly $5 (eat a light meal, skip a morning coffee, bike to work once) for a one month deal and push the subscribers up to 5000, then this whole thing could go away. Just my view on the matter. I was going to yearly subscribe from the start, so it's not even an issue for me. "

It's not necessarily that. For most people it isn't about the cost at all. Bear in mind there's no paypal support, with such a short deadline, it'd be surprising if we'd make it. There's no way I can pay from the UK at the moment, even if I was going to. People blaming "Non payed subscribers" are the problem. "

Just did it. Two months is probably all I will be able to do though...

" @Fallen189 said:

" @Zidane_24 said:

" @Fallen189 said:

" @Coombs said:

" Over half way there, I'm actually impressed.  If your reading this and don't have a medal under your name, It's your fault if the Bombcast gets split for you at this point, So don't bitch later. "

What a  great attitude to take. "

It is a bad attitude, but I can see where he's coming from. If all the people complaining about the split dropped a measly $5 (eat a light meal, skip a morning coffee, bike to work once) for a one month deal and push the subscribers up to 5000, then this whole thing could go away. Just my view on the matter. I was going to yearly subscribe from the start, so it's not even an issue for me. "

It's not necessarily that. For most people it isn't about the cost at all. Bear in mind there's no paypal support, with such a short deadline, it'd be surprising if we'd make it. There's no way I can pay from the UK at the moment, even if I was going to. People blaming "Non payed subscribers" are the problem. "

Also basically what Coombs and Zidane are pretty much saying is "You should subscribe simply because the Giant Bomb staff are basically threatening you, and trying to make you subscribe, even if the features they offer you don't want." "

I did my part.  :) 
 
Also, how many websites about video games make around $15000 in a day? lol

We're not gonna make it. :-(

I was going to wait for a few days, but I decided to try and help out the people that don't want to pay.
 
Unfortunately, I found out my bank froze my account (depositing over $1000 at once makes them freak out apparently)
But I still made it through.

I couldn't care less whether a small and loud minority of cheapos now have to wait some days to get the full bombcast. 
GB needs a revenue from somewhere, and I don't want them to chase after ads like so many else. I think certain people need sit down, look at the bigger picture and get a better proportion of this thing.
Ive seen some internet drama in my day, but this is seriously thin...

/followed. 
 
Even though I'm a free member and don't really listen to the bombcast.  

" I couldn't care less whether a small and loud minority of cheapos now have to wait some days to get the full bombcast.  GB needs a revenue from somewhere, and I don't want them to chase after ads like so many else. I think certain people need sit down, look at the bigger picture and get a better proportion of this thing. Ive seen some internet drama in my day, but this is seriously thin... "

I chipped in and subscribed for the monthly fee. Hopefully we'll get to 5000 and help those that can't pay get their fill of the Bombcast just like before. 
 
I gotta say I don't like it being divided but I always said that I would support with $$ given the chance and it was time to put my money where my yaper is.

" I was going to wait for a few days, but I decided to try and help out the people that don't want to pay.   Unfortunately, I found out my bank froze my account (depositing over $1000 at once makes them freak out apparently) But I still made it through. "

" I couldn't care less whether a small and loud minority of cheapos now have to wait some days to get the full bombcast.  GB needs a revenue from somewhere, and I don't want them to chase after ads like so many else. I think certain people need sit down, look at the bigger picture and get a better proportion of this thing. Ive seen some internet drama in my day, but this is seriously thin... "

" If a bunch of people put in just $5, 5000 can easily be reached for little cost per person.  O GOD I SOUND LIKE A TV CHARITY WHAT HAVE I BECOME.   "

Pretty much the same.

I need my money for other things right now.

" @RecSpec said:

" I was going to wait for a few days, but I decided to try and help out the people that don't want to pay.   Unfortunately, I found out my bank froze my account (depositing over $1000 at once makes them freak out apparently) But I still made it through. "

What happened to your account?  O_o "

"I don't know i kind of subscribed to have the full bombcast experience am i the only one feeling ripped off ? "

they should definetly split the bombcast. The second half is a very good way to entice people to become payed members. I actually think it will be very sad if they do reach 5k and not split it. 
 
They need to make some revenue and the bombcast is the best way, these guys are independent and should have charged for stuff a lot sooner. The subscription model is the only logical extension they could have taken to support the site and keep doing what they are doing.
 
You gotta make that dough somehow......

" I couldn't care less whether a small and loud minority of cheapos now have to wait some days to get the full bombcast.  GB needs a revenue from somewhere, and I don't want them to chase after ads like so many else. I think certain people need sit down, look at the bigger picture and get a better proportion of this thing. Ive seen some internet drama in my day, but this is seriously thin... "

" @RecSpec said:

" I was going to wait for a few days, but I decided to try and help out the people that don't want to pay.   Unfortunately, I found out my bank froze my account (depositing over $1000 at once makes them freak out apparently) But I still made it through. "

What happened to your account?  O_o "

Seriously, I can understand not wanting to or being able to spend the money for a subscription, but which of the following options would you prefer...
1) Having to wait a week for the second half of a podcast and everything else being the same or better.
2) A ton of annoying ads thrown in your face, content that caters to publishers and PR people and fewer videos being made.
3) The site going out of business.
 
It`s really not that bad of an option.

I subbed for the people.

" I couldn't care less whether a small and loud minority of cheapos now have to wait some days to get the full bombcast.  GB needs a revenue from somewhere, and I don't want them to chase after ads like so many else. I think certain people need sit down, look at the bigger picture and get a better proportion of this thing. Ive seen some internet drama in my day, but this is seriously thin... "

" @Fallen189 said:

" @Coombs said:

" Over half way there, I'm actually impressed.  If your reading this and don't have a medal under your name, It's your fault if the Bombcast gets split for you at this point, So don't bitch later. "

What a  great attitude to take. "

It is a bad attitude, but I can see where he's coming from. If all the people complaining about the split dropped a measly $5 (eat a light meal, skip a morning coffee, bike to work once) for a one month deal and push the subscribers up to 5000, then this whole thing could go away. Just my view on the matter. I was going to yearly subscribe from the start, so it's not even an issue for me. "

" $50 x 2500!?  That's like, seven hundred and seventy five million dollars! "

^ video didn't link 
 
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUTCFti0m7c&feature=related

" @Jimbo said:

" $50 x 2500!?  That's like, seven hundred and seventy five million dollars! "

Damn, you could rent out the Staples Center for a whole night with that kinda money! "

I hate how people are assuming that people who don't subscribe are just cheapos
Some of us are teens who don't have credit cards (me)

" I hate how people are assuming that people who don't subscribe are just cheapos Some of us are teens who don't have credit cards (me) "

I've been a huge fan of Giant Bomb since they were a Wordpress blog in early 2008. I've checked the site nearly every day possible since then, and I've only missed maybe five Bombcasts. I love the site, I love their work.
 
That all being said, I don't have a credit card of my own, let alone a job to acquire money from. So, for them to suddenly deprive me of the full Bombcast experience that I have been enjoying FOR FREE for two years now is upsetting. The Bombcast is always the highlight of my week, and now it'll only be half of that. I realize that I'll get the second half eventually, but a week is far too long a time to delay that content. I would be just fine if they changed the day of non-paying members to Thursday or something, but don't take away half of a podcast from me just because I don't have a job.
 
On top of that, I don't feel like the relatively small amount of features the subscription covers is really worth it.

" I've been a huge fan of Giant Bomb since they were a Wordpress blog in early 2008. I've checked the site nearly every day possible since then, and I've only missed maybe five Bombcasts. I love the site, I love their work.  That all being said, I don't have a credit card of my own, let alone a job to acquire money from. So, for them to suddenly deprive me of the full Bombcast experience that I have been enjoying FOR FREE for two years now is upsetting. The Bombcast is always the highlight of my week, and now it'll only be half of that. I realize that I'll get the second half eventually, but a week is far too long a time to delay that content. I would be just fine if they changed the day of non-paying members to Thursday or something, but don't take away half of a podcast from me just because I don't have a job. "

" @Jimbo said:

" $50 x 2500!?  That's like, seven hundred and seventy five million dollars! "

Damn, you could rent out the Staples Center for a whole night with that kinda money! "

" I've been a huge fan of Giant Bomb since they were a Wordpress blog in early 2008. I've checked the site nearly every day possible since then, and I've only missed maybe five Bombcasts. I love the site, I love their work.  That all being said, I don't have a credit card of my own, let alone a job to acquire money from. So, for them to suddenly deprive me of the full Bombcast experience that I have been enjoying FOR FREE for two years now is upsetting. The Bombcast is always the highlight of my week, and now it'll only be half of that. I realize that I'll get the second half eventually, but a week is far too long a time to delay that content. I would be just fine if they changed the day of non-paying members to Thursday or something, but don't take away half of a podcast from me just because I don't have a job.  On top of that, I don't feel like the relatively small amount of features the subscription covers is really worth it. "