Forum Fees

[grayman]

I joined a new forum today and after joining was told of a fee charge of $10 annually if I was to post or reply to any thread. I wonder if I'am being a bit over sensitive or is this the norm now. ?

[snapman007]

tell em xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
forums are for people to share there knowldelge, not to make profit.
your at the right place now for unbiased info.

[Honorary Bloke]

I joined a new forum today and after joining was told of a fee charge of $10 annually if I was to post or reply to any thread. I wonder if I'am being a bit over sensitive or is this the norm now. ?

It varies by forum. For example, some forums do not allow any advertising, therefore they must get the revenue to continue some way. We are fortunate that Neil is such a benevolent dictator. But charging a fee is not all that uncommon.

[Rattrap]

I'll have no part of a forum that charges fees unless i'm getting something tangable back in return. Adds don't bother me in forums, they are easy to ignore & sometimes useful.

[fenderbelly]

one forum i visit has a voluntary subscription scheme going.

[grayman]

The main reason I joined was to see photos or diagrams posted on the site as they were not available to non members. I was looking for a diagram of the Anchor Yanka or similar as I'am finding it a pain to lift my boat anchor from deep water. The fees are only directed to new members who joined after June or July this year. I think charges must restrict new members joining but then again maybe thats what they want. Graham.

[Rossluck]

I joined a new forum today and after joining was told of a fee charge of $10 annually if I was to post or reply to any thread. I wonder if I'am being a bit over sensitive or is this the norm now. ?

Its the norm. I'll PM you my bank details.

[grayman]

Please do that Rossluck, and also send your pin number and password as well. Iam betting (its the season for it) it can only improve my overdrawn balance. Graham