HornSports is 100% free!

[HornSports Staff]

[SIZE=14pt]HornSports Members,[/SIZE]

[SIZE=14pt]As you know, for the better part of 2014 the site offered a premium subscription option to members wishing to access various content produced by the HornSports staff.  At $4.99/month, the premium subscription choice was successful. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=14pt]After revisiting our long-term strategy, we are excited to announce that HornSports is switching from a subscription-based revenue model to an advertising-based model. What that means for current members is that readers will now be able to access 100% of the site’s content without paying a monthly fee.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=14pt]While the premium option will be removed, the content will remain the same and continue to improve – the only difference is that everyone will have complete access without any cost to them. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=14pt]The site plans to increase our efforts in 2015, including the provision of more recruiting coverage and more presence at UT sporting events.  HornSports covered every home and away football game from the press box and we were present for 100% of the football staff’s press conferences.  We plan to provide similar coverage for UT basketball and baseball this year while maintaining the same high-level of coverage for football.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=14pt]Essentially, we feel that there is a niche that HornSports can fill by running a high-quality, free site that gives members a personal experience with UT Athletics.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=14pt]What this means for current Premium Members:[/SIZE]

[SIZE=14pt]·        [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]Premium Members that purchased an Annual Subscription:  You will be entitled to a refund of the pro-rated amount of your subscription.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=14pt]·        [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]Premium Members with month-to-month renewals:  Your subscription will be cancelled and your credit card will not be charged after January 1st, 2015.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=14pt]·        [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]If your monthly or annual payment is sent using Paypal, please contact Aaron at aaron@hornsports.com and he will walk you through the necessary steps in Paypal to ensure cancellation of your recurring PayPal payment.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=14pt]What this means for current Non-Premium Members:[/SIZE]

[SIZE=14pt]·        [/SIZE][SIZE=14pt]Nothing![/SIZE]

[SIZE=14pt]Thanks to all of you for your membership at HornSports and for your contributions to the dynamic, respectful community we have built. This change will undoubtedly affect our community, and we hope each of you will help us spread the word about our decision to provide coverage at no cost to readers.[/SIZE]

 

[Lukus Alderman]

Fantastic news!

Early 2015 Christmas Present to all!

 

[Dieselprime]

well congrats to the non premiums

 

[Sirhornsalot]

I don't need a refund, just keep improving!

 

[Seldomseenhorn]

I don't need a refund either. Keep up the good work and keep the crap that OB allows off of this forum. We have good informed (in most cases) posters here.

 

[dcbc]

well congrats to the non premiums

Why, thank you, sir.

 

[streettopeschel]

I'll take the refunds from the above two posters.

 

[kaizer sauze]

Thank you!!!

 

[Juan]

 

[texasdalton]

HAA I knew I would beat the system!!! I'm just kidding, thanks hornsports. This place is a haven for me, no longer living in the state it's hard to find good folks to talk to about the burnt orange.

 

[swaha]

This is the best website on the net for Longhorn sports.  Thanks for all you guys do.

P.S.  I was thinking today about signing up for premium membership but as they say "patience is a virtue".

 

[Hiwood]

to be honest, the stuff I had access to as a non premium member was still some great stuff because of the enthusiasm by the Longhorn faithful on board, its what kept me around...never felt like I was missing out on anything

Keep up the great work, its a cool place to visit

 

[odell327]

This is the best website on the net for Longhorn sports. Thanks for all you guys do.

P.S. I was thinking today about signing up for premium membership but as they say "patience is a virtue".

Me too. This is a great place and I commend you guys for doing a great job. Looking forward to getting the offseason scoop on Horns Sports.

 

[joeywa]

Does free mean more Facilites updates?

 

[CCausey11]

Does free mean more Facilites updates?

Stop!  haha

 

[SFlonghorngirl]

Does free mean more Facilites updates?

LOL.......Per, whom, shall espouse this pertinent information upon this magnificent website without monetary donation?

Gosh, that was fing hard.

 

[joeywa]

LOL.......Per, whom, shall espouse this pertinent information upon this magnificent website without monetary donation?

Gosh, that was fing hard.

why most esteemed stalwarts. of course.

 

[MKD]

Thanks.....

 

[Worster1]

Good news for those riding in Coach, less so for First Class passengers and "esteemed stalwarts"'....... just kidding!

Keep up the good work HS staff - there is a reason I spend more time here than on other boards.

Cheers and Happy New Year!!!

Late question: because I was one of the great unwashed from another board, how long do I have to carry around "0 warning points" training wheels?

When do I get off probation? 

I have said nothing negative and won't about the HS Staff, Greg Davis, Mack Brown, Dodds, McCombs or Joe Jamail - does that count for anything?