I was a lurker for a couple of years before I screwed up the courage to say anything to anyone, but once I started using bandwidth, my conscience wouldn't allow me not to pay my own way. Especially after reading about the Robinsons, and all their physical and financial challenges.
I figger I save enough money by staying on line to more than cover my monthly stab to FR. ;-)
Any exciting plans while you batch it?
I think it actually took me a couple of hours to read all the posts, study all the pics, and listen to all the music...but it sure was grand...
Yes, by us contributing to FR, that enables us to learn something, have fun, and use big sections of bandwidth...so I dont mind paying at all...I prefer to pay myself, rather than put up with annoying pop up ads, like other sites have...
I made my contribution last night, with cheerleader Palo on board...Got it sent out this morning, via snailmail(the hubby is rather paranoid, and is afraid to use the credit card online)
But you are right, the quicker everyone gives, and the goal total is reached, the quicker the threads can return to normal...