As much as I would like to see Mike making money from this site I also think the joining fee would kill it. I think the depth / value of some forums aren't immediately apparent when you have just come across it from a search and if you are hit by a fee straight up you might just take off without finding out. Especially for newbie who might be just toying with the idea of astronomy like me. Now look - I can't afford a fee from buying something new every five minutes!
I know I hate forums that insist on you joining before viewing content. I can't think of one that I have joined and for me a fee would have the same effect.
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Originally Posted by koputai
... Another alternative is a 'badge' type system. If you donate $100 you get a gold badge on your avatar for a year, $50 silver, $25 bronze, $10 Chinese diecast alloy.
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A bit elitist methinks
Cheers
Dave