Mardi_Gras - 4:16 pm on Aug 22, 2002 (gmt 0)

A) Pre-Approval - I much prefer the current situation - I think a lot of posts would never happen if people felt their question had to be "approved" before posting.

B)Voting - I have seen some posts here that were revelations to me but no one else seemed interested in - I would be afraid we would lose that

C) Members only - Don't you have to be a member to post already? I think lurking gives people a chance to get the "lay of the land" before jumping in.

D) Paid Membership - There is already an opportunity here for people to make donations. I think you should promote that more, without making it mandatory.

What about making more incentives for people to become members? Maybe everyone stays at junior or below unless they pay? <noindex> for profiles of non-paying participants? Special Forums for paid members only? A reminder e-mail "You have now posted 25 times - please consider paying." Maybe create a high pr page where member URLs are accepted.

That way you don't drive anyone away for not paying, but those who can afford to belong will hopefully see the benefit of paying.

With all the growth, you must be doing something right - so I would watch out for dramatic changes to what has been a very successful formula.

Don