Matt Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share 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 Jerel, lildawgscottFL, WAAAYTOOO and 6 others 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGSLC5 Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Matt, Glad I am able to help you and the blog. I am very excited for extra fun Royal content! lildawgscottFL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 27, 2015 Author Report Share 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! lildawgscottFL and AGSLC5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerel Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share 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. Matt and LifesEz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 27, 2015 Author Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildawgscottFL Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share 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! ;-) Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildawgscottFL Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share 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! cruising diva and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildawgscottFL Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 DocLC, I like it. I'll edit my signatures where applicable. DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 I just made the pledge! :) Thank you, sir! DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildawgscottFL Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share 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!!!) DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildawgscottFL Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 DocLC, is there really ever enough I can do for Matt? ;-) Matt and DocLC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildawgscottFL Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Blasphemy!!!! Matt who? :lol: ;) DocLC, Matt, Jerel and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Wow, you guys rock! I really appreciate the support :) DocLC and lildawgscottFL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerel Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share 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. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 3, 2015 Author Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share 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? :) Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 I'm in too! Thank you Matt for such a great blog/forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Share 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. JohnK6404 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Showing off my Insider bling! Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Showing off my Insider bling! Love that! DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekkie Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 I guess you need a token Aussie.. Im in ;) Cristina_WNOP, Matt and kittysoul 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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