Sorry lads, I see it from different perspective.
It won't be popular, particularly with the vocal minority, weighing in on this topic, but hey, I gotta say it:
The value of this site (or most any site) IMHO is NOT the URLs or servers hosting it,
but the content that forum members contribute.
I tip those who contribute, thanks Patrick, either directly with tidbits, information, spare parts, my patronage, or directly by shouting them drinks
I've never met the owner of the site, seems like a nice a guy from his seldom recent posts, I wish him all the best, so I'm not directing any malice in his direction, nor am I complaining, but the simply curious how most all other websites I frequent seem to work comparatively flawlessly, yet don't have membership fees and/or charge seemingly less for advertising if what NYG quotes is correct.
I simplely query on behalf of others to better understand.
Perhaps then to offer suitable solutions.
I can't help but think, If money would solve this problem then why has it got worse (in my experience, and anecdotally others) when more people are contributing now than ever before?
Sorry, I won't pay, as a matter of principle.
It's like government asking for more tax yet delivering less in my mind. Or pay TV then drowning content with adds. No?
Conversely, If there was no advertising, then as a matter of principle I would subscribe.
Ps. Apologies for not responding sooner. This scurrying rat had to get some sleep.
Enjoy!