Frequently Asked Questions
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What is High Tech Attic?
A classifieds-style board for indie SaaS — developers, marketers, testers, designers, co-founders, and collaborators post Offer/Wanted listings, message each other, use the forum, and optionally buy sidebar ads. Browsing is free; a one-time membership unlocks posting and community features.
Do I need an account to browse?
No. Listings, profiles, and forum threads are publicly readable. Create a free account when you want favorites, a dashboard, or to buy sidebar ad slots. Membership is required to post, comment, DM, review, or post in the forum.
Why is there a $9 one-time membership fee?
It helps run the site and keeps spam down. It is not a subscription — pay once. See our Terms for full details.
What can Members do?
- Post up to 10 classified listings (draft or published)
- Send and receive direct messages (including group chats)
- Comment on listings and post in the forum
- Leave and reply to member reviews
- Report content for moderation
Is the $9 membership fee refundable?
Generally no — the fee is non-refundable except where required by law or if we made a billing error on our side. This is stated at checkout. Ad slots are separate cancel-anytime subscriptions billed monthly.
Can my membership be revoked?
Yes, for spam, harassment, illegal content, or other Terms violations. You can usually rejoin by paying the $9 fee again unless you are permanently banned. Paused listings are kept briefly so you can restore them after rejoining.
What happens to my classified listings if membership is revoked?
Your published listings are paused — hidden from Discover and member tools stop, but the listing content is saved for about 30 days. If you rejoin by paying the membership fee again in time, you can restore and republish them from Dashboard → Member. After that window, paused listings may be deleted. This is separate from paid sidebar ad slots (sponsor placements), which have their own monthly subscription and billing.
What is a permanent ban?
For serious or repeated violations we blacklist the email. No new accounts, no repurchase. Active subscriptions end at the period close.
How do I manage billing?
Dashboard → Billing for membership status and ad subscriptions. Cancel anytime (access until period end). Stripe Customer Portal covers invoices and payment methods.
What is the 10-listing limit?
Each member has 10 slots. One listing per slot. To free a slot, delete a listing or keep it as an unpublished draft (drafts stay in your dashboard but stay off Discover). Published listings appear in the public feed.
Do edits bump my listing to the top?
Yes — meaningful content edits can move a listing to the top of Newest. To keep the feed fair, each listing allows up to 3 content edits per day. Publish/unpublish alone does not count toward that limit.
What are the 20 Ad Slots?
Featured sidebar placements shown site-wide. Each slot is $99/month. You need a signed-in account — membership is not required. Manage slots under Dashboard → Sponsor or the Advertise page. Sponsors keep this community running — we truly appreciate every one of you.
How do ads appear?
On desktop, ads rotate in the left and right sidebars (about every 40 seconds). On mobile, a compact strip at the bottom shows active sponsors.
Is there a forum?
Yes — browse at /forum. Reading is open; starting threads and replies requires membership.
How do member reviews work?
Members can rate other members 1–5 stars with optional text on their profile. The reviewed member can reply. Reviews are public and reportable.
How does reporting work?
Report listings, comments, forum posts, DMs, and reviews. Reports enter an admin queue. We may remove content, revoke membership, or permanently ban for serious or repeated abuse.
How do I contact support?
Email support@hightechattic.com. For how-to steps, see the User Guide.
