[Windflier]

I would be more than happy to pay a monthly fee/yearly fee as a member. Outsiders that want to see what’s going on can either pay up (non refundable) or just read. No posting privledges if not a paid member.

If I may, an even better solution is for Jim Rob to allow banner advertising, which only unpaid members would see. Paid members would not see the ads.

This would allow the site to maintain the same level of posting traffic, with the added benefit of adding a second (and much needed) income stream to the management.

There are many, many Freepers who own businesses that would buy ad space on FR in a heartbeat if it were offered. I would.

[metmom]

If I may, an even better solution is for Jim Rob to allow banner advertising, which only unpaid members would see. Paid members would not see the ads.

I do like that idea. It would keep it private, so that nobody else would see who is donating and who is not, and thus judge others by that.

One can donate anonymously in regard to actual real world identity, and yet designate their FReeper screen name on the donation.

Then if they didn't like to see the banners, they could donate.