Matt 7,863 Report post Posted October 27, 2015 I wanted to post this first on the message boards because so many of you have been so helpful, supportive and good friends since the launch of the message boards and I felt you all deserved to hear it first. For a long time, Royal Caribbean Blog readers and podcast listeners have asked me one question, "How can I help the site?" Certainly contributing content, spreading the word about the blog and checking the blog and podcast out daily is a great way to help and I value all of that assistance. In fact, I cannot express how much that helps in the long run. I've also been thinking about how to improve the site for everyone and it comes back to a dream I have for the blog. My dream is simple: Produce interesting and helpful Royal Caribbean content consistently that people want to read and share. And I would love to do it much more than I currently am able to do it. To that end, I have lots of ideas for new exciting and informative information for this site but I need your help. For better or worse, my ideas require financial backing to become a reality and there is only so much I can do with the way the site is now. I also want to avoid, if at all possible, plastering the site with ads. Therefore, I have created the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders, a brand new exclusive group that can make Royal Caribbean Blog possible. Through your financial support, we can grow this blog even more and continue to offer the kind of fun and helpful content I think so many of you have come to expect. This is a purely voluntary action to take and I know how tough things are for everyone these days. If it's not in the cards right now to help out financially, keep doing what you're doing here on the message boards and on blog's comments and in social media. But if you can, there are a number of contribution levels you can join at and along with your assistance, there are some fun rewards for being a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders. Becoming a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders is completely up to you and you can cancel at any time. No questions asked! Take a look and consider if becoming an Insider is right for you: https://www.patreon.com/RoyalCaribbeanBlog No matter what, I want to emphasize that I consider all of you my friends and I thank you for everything you have done and for being active here on the site. Matt 6 1 Jerel, WAAAYTOOO, lildawgscottFL and 4 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AGSLC5 480 Report post Posted October 27, 2015 Matt, Glad I am able to help you and the blog. I am very excited for extra fun Royal content! 1 lildawgscottFL reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 7,863 Report post Posted October 27, 2015 Matt, Glad I am able to help you and the blog. I am very excited for extra fun Royal content! Thank you, Stephanie! I really hope this is the first step to that next level for the blog and obviously I would even be in this position without all of your support! 2 AGSLC5 and lildawgscottFL reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerel 357 Report post Posted October 27, 2015 I like the idea of keeping ads away. I'll definitely give it some thought and run it by the lord of the manor. 1 Matt reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 7,863 Report post Posted October 27, 2015 I like the idea of keeping ads away. I'll definitely give it some thought and run it by the lord of the manor. All I can ask is to consider it. Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lildawgscottFL 191 Report post Posted October 28, 2015 Done! It ain't much, but I hope every little bit helps. After all, every ocean begins with a single drop of water. Speaking of oceans, I've got a cruise to plan! ;-) 1 Matt reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 7,863 Report post Posted October 28, 2015 Done! It ain't much, but I hope every little bit helps. After all, every ocean begins with a single drop of water. Speaking of oceans, I've got a cruise to plan! ;-) All help, no matter how large or small, is much appreciated. Thank you so much, Scott! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lildawgscottFL 191 Report post Posted October 28, 2015 All help, no matter how large or small, is much appreciated. Thank you so much, Scott! Did you enjoy my post in triplicate? Lol. Just covering my bases! ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocLC 2,005 Report post Posted October 28, 2015 I just made the pledge! :) Might I suggest that pledgers edit their emails to include the statement "Royal Caribbean Insider" and a link to the Patreon page? Just a thought! 2 Matt and cruising diva reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lildawgscottFL 191 Report post Posted October 28, 2015 DocLC, I like it. I'll edit my signatures where applicable. 1 DocLC reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 7,863 Report post Posted October 28, 2015 I just made the pledge! :) Thank you, sir! 1 DocLC reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lildawgscottFL 191 Report post Posted October 28, 2015 DocLC, done and done!I couldn't figure out how to make it stick on Cruise Critic though. I think they don't like me advertising for Matt. :angry: :(I did, however, find a way, albeit an ugly way, to get it into my TripAdvisor profile! :) :D :lol:Matt, hopefully that's another few drops in the ocean. Speaking of the ocean..... cruise planning here I come....!!!! (gotta love living in Florida, where one can get last-minute cheap cruises!!!) 1 DocLC reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocLC 2,005 Report post Posted October 28, 2015 Scott, You went above and beyond as I just meant our signatures here. :). You are also probably correct about Cruise Critic as they don't allow any type of advertising. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lildawgscottFL 191 Report post Posted October 28, 2015 DocLC, is there really ever enough I can do for Matt? ;-) 2 DocLC and Matt reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocLC 2,005 Report post Posted October 28, 2015 DocLC, is there really ever enough I can do for Matt? ;-)Would you give up your cruise to allow Matt to take your place? ;) Seriously, I think we're all passionate supporters of Matt and the community that's developed here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lildawgscottFL 191 Report post Posted October 28, 2015 Blasphemy!!!! Matt who? :lol: ;) 3 1 Matt, DocLC, Jerel and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 7,863 Report post Posted October 28, 2015 Wow, you guys rock! I really appreciate the support :) 2 lildawgscottFL and DocLC reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerel 357 Report post Posted November 2, 2015 I'm in!! Took me a while to get around to it, iv been working 12 hour days trying to get work done before I cruise. This better be a good sticker! :), im looking forward to it. As for getting the podcast a day early, not sure if I like that, it makes Wednesdays less special somehow. I may boycott that feature. 1 Matt reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 7,863 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 I'm in!! Took me a while to get around to it, iv been working 12 hour days trying to get work done before I cruise. This better be a good sticker! :), im looking forward to it. As for getting the podcast a day early, not sure if I like that, it makes Wednesdays less special somehow. I may boycott that feature. First and foremost, thank you for supporting Royal Caribbean Blog and becoming an Insider! I can't say I blame you for not listening on Tuesday. Wednesdays are better with a podcast! Or you can just listen twice ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocLC 2,005 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 First and foremost, thank you for supporting Royal Caribbean Blog and becoming an Insider! I can't say I blame you for not listening on Tuesday. Wednesdays are better with a podcast! Or you can just listen twice ;) Who has time to listen twice between all of the scopes? :) 1 Matt reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnK6404 657 Report post Posted November 10, 2015 I'm in too! Thank you Matt for such a great blog/forum! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 7,863 Report post Posted November 10, 2015 I'm in too! Thank you Matt for such a great blog/forum! Thank you, John! I really appreciate your support. 1 JohnK6404 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocLC 2,005 Report post Posted November 11, 2015 Showing off my Insider bling! 1 Matt reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 7,863 Report post Posted November 11, 2015 Showing off my Insider bling! Love that! 1 DocLC reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rekkie 45 Report post Posted December 14, 2015 I guess you need a token Aussie.. Im in ;) 2 1 Cristina_WNOP, kittysoul and Matt reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
