Here is my [img]graemlins/2cents.gif[/img] on the subject. Banner ads sound like a solid idea. If it is possible to get paid for haveing them up , then why not do it? They are non-invasive and only take a second to click through. A banner ad would also be a way for people to help out if they are too young or to broke to send money. A new avatar might be a little over the top for makeing donations, but I do think that the people who donate to support the site should get some recognition. I dont know who does and doesnt donate, but going with the law of averages I am sure it is a lot of the same people donateing over and over again. Maybe when people see others being publicly thanked for their support then then people who can donate, but dont, will be inspired to pitch in a little. My other thought is that when Z was trying to buy a new server and takeing donations we had a little green "We are this close to our goal" bar at the top of every forum. Maybe Z could bring that back for the monthly , or even yearly, amount that he needs to run the site.
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