How do forums like this usually make money to stay operational? And why dont we do whatever it is?
Indoor Growing Scrog
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We've done it both ways. We used to charge for forum space. We used to charge for banner ads. We've had companies offer to pretty much buy out the entire site if we refused everyone but them to advertise here. Then we went to a donation based premise. Where the community would chip in to support the site. No "paid shills", just the people that like what we do here, supporting what we do here. And that's worked pretty well.
The migration costs to move the entire site is pretty hefty.
I don't have any particular questions; just want to know the basics as an end-user: When was, is or will be the switch-over to a new site? What do we need to do? What will be lost? What can (or should) end-users do now to archive material of particular interest for ourselves before it's gone?
I still think a simple prominent notice (not a discussion) is needed.
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