Looking for opinions, - in regards to thread 'second chance'
This is a fascinating thread, guys. You should all know that you will NEVER see a pop up ad on our site -- ever. We reserve the use of pop up boxes to alert members of issues with their account and similar information necessary to keep them operating on our site.
As for banner ads, we will likely always have them in order to support the site. As for fees, here's what we posted in the "Second Chance" thread:
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Interesting discussion. We hear you guys. We certainly have entertained a nominal fee of about $1.50-$2.00 per month, but only in the context of offering much of what we have for free with additional services included in the membership fee.
On one hand, we know that guys in this hobby love to chat with buddies and enjoy the benefits of learning more and sharing stories, etc. On the other hand, we have provided more in the way of new and innovative tools for individuals and clubs, with advertising doing little to defray enormous development costs. If our membership knew the cost of developing the Product Guide, Free Club area, Event calendar etc, they would likely chuckle at a buck fifty per month fee. Who knows. We are tossing it around and if we do something, it won't be significant and it wouldn't likely be required of those who just use basic services on the site like the forum.
Remember, our team is made up of guys who are as intense about R/C as you are. We come from the same place. Thanks for your feeback. Keep this thread up. We want to hear more from you.