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DougHello, everybody.
My personal (lurker opinion) is this that banner advertising stay off this board.
If the problem is: "The board is costing money, and needs some income to survive." We have two solutions.
#1. Offer advertising.
#2. Ask for donations from the folks who use this board.
Solution #1 is a potential can of worms. While not necessarily being a conflict of appearance, it could certainly give the impression of one. And someone mentioned earlier that once Leon is gone (happy retirement, Leon, but not for 40 years or so, ok?), the next person might not be so noble)
Solution #2 is a lot more viable. Keep donation numbers private, let members know who much more is needed, and do a Net54 drive every year.
Basically, to me, Solution #1 is not necessary, because #2 easily done. Why chance it?
Douglas D.
Edited to ask the question: Could we do a poll . . . "Would you rather see the board continue with advertising (related to our hobby) or private donations?"