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

having a bit more of a message to the donate buttond, maybe turn it into a pint glass, and ask "have you bought the forum a beer, or two, or three, this year?" something like that to remind people that they still need to donate.

As I've suggested before, for those prepared to donate, it may be worthwhile having a subscription service to messages that prod the donor at regular intervals. I think I said at the time that I would willingly donate about a fiver every six months. My main problem is remembering how long ago it was since I last donated.

On the otherhand, if VB doesn't like putting his cap in his hand, have someone else do it. We don't all have to stand in the drunk and witless queue to contribute to this forum.