Norio wrote:
We're not looking to ONLY cover costs. I believe Alan and I deserve more than that. And I'd LOVE to be making enough dosh with GFSA to actually PAY people for quality lessons, articles, etc. As well as paying Rene for all his efforts in moderating and running the challenges.
OK, hang on a tick.
When I said fee, I was also thinking of a small contribution to help cover costs. Personally the ads don't bother me, but Pete makes a good point about them.
Honestly, I'm not looking for professional lessons or articles. There are a number of paysites elsewhere that already specialise in things like lessons, and there are loads of sites with journalists writing up gear etc. That's not what I'm looking for on this site.
I come to this site because I like the type of member here, in general. I find that the rules and the enforcement of the rules helps retain that type of member that I like, and attract others of a similar bent. I LIKE the fact that this forum is not a general free-for-all like others, and I acknowledge that the rules help keep it that way. So yes, sure, I don't mind the people behind this infrastructure asking for support.
But what you've suggested above is a bit of a different animal. I think you'd need to have a clearer product offering if you're thinking of moving beyond the forum itself and asking for money for it.
