What would you do if the forum had a subscription fee (to post classifieds, etc)?

I don't have any intention to cash in or sell out, but just fucking try and tell me that with the time, effort, skill and devotion that I've put in, that I don't have the right to. Just fucking try. You're so wrong.

Why not implement a banner advert or google ads, and have the £3/year thing for people who want an ad-free site? Win-win surely? I can't see anyone refusing to use the site just because there is an advert on it, though I could understand why you might not want to "sell out" as it were.

Also, if there are people using the classifieds forum commercially to make a profit for themselves (rather than most people who are trying to get rid of stuff they don't need), they should be required to pay subs.

I actively think that you SHOULD make a fair profit from the time you invest into the site, from users' point of view, it provides you with an incentive to make the site even better. :)

Also, merchandise... I might just buy an LFGSS double-sized mug (or three) if there was one available. :)