Reddit Gold members program was launched a week back to generate some cash to hire engineers, but the rising popularity and numbers of the Reddit Gold program has converted what started as a donation based support to a good business model for Reddit.
Reddit Gold Members Benefit
Reddit Gold members got some more cool features –
- First the Gold member trophy got a makeover, to show off on your page
>>>> - Go Ad free – with an option to turn off Reddit sidebar ads and /or sponsored links
- Friends with Benefits – now you can add notes to your friends, to remember why you friend-ed them, and how long you have been friends.
- Sort your userpage – in various categories just like the Reddit homepage – hot, new, top, controversial, or filter down to just the past hour, week, etc
- Bonus deal – both charter members and anyone who signs up this week will get to retain the reddit gold award in your trophy case forever and get a lifetime pass to any secret members-only clubhouse (that may or may not exist!).
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Reddit Gold Membership Fee
But the Gold membership Fee has come into place instead of ‘donate whatever you like’ …. Now Gold members need to pay $3.99 / month or grab a yearly subscription for $29.99 (comes to $2.49 / month).
Free Reddit Gold Account
Surprisingly what has not yet changed on the Reddit Gold page is “we’ll also give a month of reddit gold to anyone who takes the time to send us a postcard.” Either they have forgot to delete the previous offer, otherwise that is a best way to get a Free Reddit Gold account and save some money.
Are any QOT readers Reddit Gold members? Post your userpage in comments below.