[jones1999]

I understood the issues when I made the change. One thing members often fail to understand, is that I have been a member on other forums before, and I am able to empathize with you, and I know the after-effects of my actions. Now, if only you guys were able to empathize with me and understand why I make the decisions I do, then my job would be easier. The forum requires a lot of money to run. Last month, the expenses totalled out to about $500. I am not able to pay that out of pocket (although I have before).

Sinisterly was made "for profit" with growth in mind. I don't go out and buy random stuff with the revenue. In fact, I often put in more money than I take out. I had a difficult time convincing an investor that we were running a profitable business model yesterday, simply because of how much I invested and didn't get back out in the past. Since things have been made "for profit", I have managed to cover all expenses without depositing more. And that's great, although it comes at the cost of our system being "pay-to-win".

What would be your decision?

I'm very very very new here, but I've not waivered once when it came it helping out the Boss by picking up the so called pen and making the donation or buying the upgrade for the extra benefits.
Everyone here has bent over backwards to accommodate me any way possible, so if I'm wrong please tell me so right now.
If last month out (exp.) were say $500 and I helped with say $100, Why can't your top contributors or donators each month get a newsletter on progress, or lack of or a PM from @Oni personally asking for a little bit more in the envelope that month, if they can spare it?
It's the top of any business that always carries it forward in a crisis or bad time.

Just my opinion, 2 cents worth. G.Jones