I was going to say the same. There are people who have been waiting a year or more for platinum already, most very patiently. Whether they're gold/silver or a regular member. I also don't totally agree with the idea of saying swap everybody out a year on and a year off. It would be exactly what you described, super frustrating for those of us who have been with MP for awhile and working to get to Platinum and stay there. Also if we're being 100% honest, most people join MP and want to tier up without really ever contributing a ton at any point -- and some even flat out flake on GB obligations -- I'm guessing that's why deposits were created. Same members that kick a fuss when they can't get on a highly sought after GB last minute because Hamton Ducks Nargles or BR failed to come through for them and they end up over on MP since allocation is pretty good.
I see Platinum also as a reward for loyalty. I personally have been Gold first in 2017, upgraded to Platinum in 2018, and I'm continuing to re-up because I'm not doing GBs anywhere else. I don't have the patience and John, Dave, KS, and Nils have come through time and time again. With wonderful numbers (low #s), quick answers, and just all around awesomeness. The fact I got an Aquaman HDZ boxset even after the GB closed is still so great to me. I also was a moderator on MP for some months at a point and contributed a lot for a long while (both as a mod and regular member) until life got a bit hectic for me. I want to share this because not all of us are here hoarding Platinum for no reason. MP is the only place I get my premiums from and John and Chad (45Caliber) have helped build my collection a tremendous amount. I am very grateful to have this spot and grateful to have some premiums displayed from MP that I never would've had a chance at anywhere else (nor do I have patience for f5ing).
Just sharing this as insight for anyone who may be disgruntled by Platinum members renewing. I'm very appreciative of what MP does -- especially having been able to see behind the scenes -- and I show that gratitude by continuing to re-up.
I do wish all of you the best of luck with getting Platinum to those who want it. Everybody misses emails so you may have more spots possibly freeing than one may think. Good luck! 💜