Just thought I’d let you know that I’m a long time straight dope lurker who’s decided to make the jump to actually posting again. So take it easy on me. I’ve been reading this message board for a few years, but I quit posting after they started charging. I was previously a guest a couple years ago, but I wanted to change my name since I didn’t put much thought into it. I fully intend on paying the 14.95 within the next month, will I be banned?
As an aside do you guys think the price you pay is worth it. The idea of paying for a message board leaves a bad taste in my mouth, but this message board is the best. Many times I have wanted to reply and couldn’t.
It comes out to less than 5 cents a day, which I easily waste on worse forms of entertainment. I spend 40+ on cable and watch TV far less than I spend time here.
Well obviously the price is very cheap, and its certainly reasonable compared to other entertainment options I have. What bothers me is there are a million message boards on the internet, many of which are free. I’ve been reading message boards for the better part of a decade and never paid for a membership.
The reason I’ll end up paying is there aren’t very many message boards as good as this. Most message boards I’ve frequented in the past are entirely composed of what would be “pit” threads here. A lot of BS arguing. A lot of insulting other people. A lot of discussions about porn…
In any case I plan on coughing up the 15 bucks after I get paid this week.