Pls see http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...76#post5298976

Changed to monthly pricing I see (effectively?)

I would agree. Looks like "Gold" is $2.50/month with a minimum buy of 6 months and "Platinium" is $5.00/month with the same minimum buy. That's a "contribution"? Sounds like a subscription fee, IMO, which is fine.

I'll have to tell my cable operator I no longer want to subscribe, but I'll be happy to contribute .

gpan, inlanikai: That was not the intention. I am just trying to ensure the continued sustainability of the Tool, and reward those who support the project. The Tool requires periodic (if not constant) maintenance, and the contribution/access level structure has been modified to reflect that reality.

It is also not a "fee", as many registrations were (and will continue to be) issued on a discretionary case-by-case basis, taking into the account individual circumstances. Lastly, no contributions are necessary for the Lite-tier access.

Based on the PMs I have been receiving over the last few days, the overall user response to the latest changes has been very positive. However, I appreciate your feedback on this issue, and always remain open to making changes, based on users' concerns and suggestions.

cant edit system code
 

the new version requires me to enter a new system code which i dont seem to be able to change

The System Code is never entered by the user and cannot be changed. If you just PM me with your System Code, I will re-issue you with the correct Registration Code ASAP.

I have no doubt this project is a major effort for you and understand the change in policy and appreciate your efforts. Just thought the use of the word "contribution", since it was used in the past, was a bit curious now under the new structure.

The "Interpreting The Results: Factors that can affect availability" section in KVS Availability Tool FAQ, Part 2 has now been updated with additional info on POS/Segment Marriage Logic/Journey Data issues.

Sorry, I don't like your new 'enhancement' in terms of fees/month. When I upgraded from lite to full I was actually disappointed but said nothing since it was a one time recognition of the effort you put in. Now if I'm expected to pay each month the KVS tool is no longer worth it.

I think that the tool was very useful and well worth the money. Would it be possible to keep the old version in order to avoid paying the monthly fee?

Cheers

I am sorry you feel that way, but the "effort [I] put" into the Tool is far from being a "one time" effort. BTW, do you also feel "disappointed" by the fact that LH and SK didn't grant you lifeitime *S/*G status and expect you to re-qualify on a periodic basis :)?

Please see http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...39#post3971539

Once again, I would like to say that I am trying to ensure the continued sustainability of the Tool, and reward those who continue to support the project. The Tool requires periodic (if not constant) maintenance, and the contribution/access level structure has been modified to reflect that reality.

If you really feel that the nominal contribution amounts are not "worth it", just let me know, and I will be happy to provide you a with a [short] list of commercial services that you could consider using instead...

Having said that, if you are an existing user and would like to comment on the new policy, please contact me privately via PM, as I will be dealing with these issues on a case-by-case basis. Furthermore, the primary purpose of this thread is to serve as a FAQ for the Tool users. When this thread starts getting too many OT posts, many users don't have enough patience to read through it, which, in turn, makes them contact me via PM with questions that have already been answered here.

KVS,
Thanks for this tool. I sent you a PM earlier today requesting a registration, and also would like to support it. Very useful by the looks of it, especially if you are on the go as a non-rev employee!

How often does it typically take to get a response back for registration?

Best Regards,
Cameron

It should be in your PM Inbox by now... BTW, welcome to FT!

KVS Problems
 

Hi KVS, is it possible if you can e-mail the regestration code...My system code is S-3098FFFF thanks a lot

Pls check your PM Inbox, and welcome to FT!