I always wanted to have that blue italicized name and advanced profiles ever since I joined, but given I can't donate, I thought I would never become a Supporter.
And then, I got a surprise message from Toujours following the PCX Get-Together asking if I'd like to accept the Supporter prize she won from the PC History Quiz. I immediately replied and I was looking forward to having a blue italicized name. Definitely the best birthday gift I ever got.
Back when I was still a noob, I heard about Supporters getting access to an exclusive forum but never knew how fun it was until after I became a Supporter, especially given there's no revival rule in the VIP Forum.