...Do you have ANY CLUE about how much server and bandwidth costs are?...If you want an altruistic site, you're free to go register one yourself (IMHO and no disrespect intended to anyone, simply a cluecheck).
I am surprised that even with no GC's involved,
gof's tone became what it did. Could it be that there is more to the tone issue than just GC's?
However, I do agree with the substance of his observation. A service like this can be supported in 3 ways:
1. Paid subscriber model
2. Non-profit fund-raising model
3. Advertising based model
OK, we all know how much we are paying to enjoy FT.
We also have a pretty good idea of how much others (foundations and individuals) might be willing to contribute towards our arguments, debates, and banter---I can really see companies fighting to get their brand associated with the "3rd strike and then a screwball" thread.
So that leaves advertising. I think Randy made the right call on
that one. I am not going anywhere near the CC stuff.
Oh, there is a 4th way. Any independently wealthy, undeserved inheritance etc., type FT'ers who'd like to support us?