Well said, Amy!
For those who are unable to contribute financially, I'd like to suggest an alternative. Thoughtful commentary that ADDS to intelligent discussion contributes TREMENDOUSLY to the success of the forum. And so does posting of news and opinion articles from the vast variety of resources available on the Internet. So one way to contribute would be to avoid posting duplicate articles from the same old mainstream media outlets that we see day-in and day-out. And posting appropriate articles from alterative news & opinion sources (NOT the kook sites) to help elevate the level of informed discussion is also GREATLY appreciated.