so can us freeloaders get a peek inside?

Unfortunately no. The VIP area is for Premium Members Only, but why not consider donating to AF to help pay the bills and support all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes.

 

If you want to support that bad, do some yardwork around your neighborhood. That always got me some extra money when I wanted to buy something as a good.

Maybe your parents want to support the forums!

Enjoy The Lounge here though - even without being able to see the Premium VIP its still a great time here.

 

I've been a premium member at DSLReports for at least 5 years. You get tool tips. In 5 years I haven't figured out what a tool tip is. I didn't mind the fee.

I think the OP was asking WHY you should become a premium member.

 

I wouldn't trust a teenager in my yard.........

 

If you want you can just pay I think $5 or $10 month for a premium membership. Every bit counts towards making AF even better! And it helps pay the bills too.
It's not just getting inside the VIP area, but it's also the fact that you get to have a bigger avatar 150+150 MP, custom user title, gold premium badge, post images in your signature, and a sense of awesomeness!

 

Whenever you can and if you want to.
Ask your parents or do chores for the money if you want the premium membership.
It's up to you and whatever you decide is fine.

 

I'm sorry. I just want you to know nobody is forcing you to and to get it if you want to. It's up to you man. Mowing lawns is a good way to earn money.

 

lol There's a solution. I've been inside the VIP area and it's good. It's kinda like the lounge area.

 

It's not just getting inside the VIP area, but it's also the fact that you get to have a bigger avatar 150+150 MP, custom user title, gold premium badge, post images in your signature, and a sense of awesomeness! __________________

That's a benefit?

I'd prefer some kind of better service than non-essentials.

 

Honestly, I did it during the Pre-release of the Nexus since I found myself practically living here (and consequently, pissing off my wife ).
I think of it the same way that you donate to Developers, or upgrade apps simply to support them. AF provides a wonderful place for folks to talk about their obsession of Android. Fortunately, I'm fine financially so $40 a year isn't a huge hit to my wallet. But for those who can't or don't want to, I have no problem. Looks like the OP really enjoys being here given his post count, and that's really all that matters.
BTW, the VIP section is really chill. Pretty much just off-topic talk that you can simply do in the Lounge anyway.

 

You can do it for just 5 or 10 a month.
Like what dreadnatty said, you can do and find the same stuff in the lounge area.