What are opinions on the Club Penguin membership?

Answer 1

My six year old went to bed crying because of Club Penguin last night. Club Penguin is a RipOff and is engineered to draw young players in by giving them some free things to play with at first, and as they go along FORCING them to buy a paid membership in order to get new little gewgaws. Once they get to a certain stage, they are presented with a DEMAND for a paid membership every time they do anything.

I would have NEVER started him on this if I had known it would lead to a demand for a paid membership that costs the equivalent of $150 (financial note: $5 a month is roughly equivalent to something purchased outright for $150). $150 to play a computer game!!!???

And then they have the nerve to plant the obnoxious comment below, saying that you have to pay to support a "safe" place for kids to play. Here's a safe place for kids to play: in my living room with me and a Chess board - or with a Lego set in their room.

I see no redeeming value in this devious site.

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Yes, Club Penguin membership is a rip off. The free game is basically just an advertisement for the member's game. They've turned small children into money makers. They literally force you to buy membership. There are plenty of games on the internet which will allow you to dress up for free, if that's what your child likes to do. And there are many which allow you to play a probably better game than Club Penguin for free.

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To some penguins yes the Club Penguin membership can be a rip off to others it may be so cool! But I have emailed Club Penguin and then said Hello Penguin! We know that the membership is great because you have to use your own money but your membership money is what keeps Club Penguin up and running! We hope you understand, and thanks for being a member! Waddle On! Sincerely, The Club Penguin Team

I am a member and have been since June 2008. But have been a nonmember from November 2007 to June 2008 on the same account. Add your opioion to the list and don't erase others please. Remember: Your opioion matters and counts! I already have my opinion as number 1 on the list, add yours!

1. I think that the Club Penguin membership is a good idea, but my parents don't exactly love the whole paying thing but I convienced my dad. I've been a member since June '08 so my dad says don't stop now!
2. From my point of view, I think Club Penguin is just a way to get kids' money. Like the saying "Like taking candy from a baby." Without the candy, the baby would be sad, and angry at the same time. It would want revenge on the thief.

yes, member only get clothing. u have to pay 20$ a month!