# How would you prefer to support the SDMB?

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**Created:** [June 14, 2021, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-prefer-to-support-the-sdmb/944278 "2021-06-14T21:18:54Z")\
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**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\
**Post date:** [June 14, 2021, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-prefer-to-support-the-sdmb/944278/1 "2021-06-14T21:18:54Z")

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_Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-prefer-to-support-the-sdmb/944278/1))_

See here: [A modest proposal for the Straight Dope - #227 by Cecil\_Adams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-modest-proposal-for-the-straight-dope/944055/227)

There is some debate about the best way to support the site. We could have paid membershipa and/or having merchandise like t-shirts, hats and mugs. All things being equal, merchandise would produce less revenue per item than a membership. Using Cafe Press, there are no upfront costs to selling merch. A membership would grant one the ability to post in a special forum (plus, of course, to help keep the place afloat).

Cecil is of the opinion that if merchandise is offered, fewer people will buy memberships. I think that there will roughly be the same number of memberships and merchandise will provide an extra revenue stream. This non-scientific poll may provide some clarity.

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