[Obadiah]

I'm not trying to be provocative here, but this is such a great site and I simply do not understand why it's like pulling hen's teeth to get financial support. It's insulting.

Here's a suggestion. I think each avatar or moniker should show if that person is a financial supporter of this site or not. I also think it should indicate what level each person supports at.

For example, monthly donor, quarterly supporter, life member, etc.

I understand that not everyone can chip-in all the time, but come on. I think there are too many cheapskates here.

This is FREEREPUBLIC not FREELOADER.

[American Quilter]

I think each avatar or moniker should show if that person is a financial supporter of this site or not. I also think it should indicate what level each person supports at. For example, monthly donor, quarterly supporter, life member, etc.

I think that's an excellent idea. Quiet and subtle but illustrative.