testing account status

[kareila]

I'm having a strange problem on my dreamhack where I'm using the Beta Helper (htdocs/misc/beta) to try to change the paid status of test accounts. The changes are reflected on the Beta Helper page, but not on profile pages or in the shop. Did we change the way paid status is represented in the backend after the closed beta period ended?

What's the recommended way to change account status for testing purposes?

Also, if the Beta Helper tool is broken, should we fix it or remove it?