Hi,
As a member and non-moderator, I would be willing to pay a yearly fee for membership. This forum has been my lifeline back to art. I don't feel qualified to give critques yet and do feel I "owe" for all the informaton I receive here.
How much is it worth to me? I'm still thinking on it. I certainly have learned more here than in my "Artist" magazine. I would pay more than that yearly subcription.
Many points have been brought up so far that I want to address. First, I am not computer literate, but my son is. As far as I'm concerned anything on the internet (like a forum) magically runs itself. My son has taught me the reality of forum maintenance through his own work. I can confirm that operating even small forums is time consuming, feeding an ever hungry monster.
As for just closing it down and moving on to "Wet Canvas", absolutley not! Each forum has it's own persona, this forum is directed at representational art, pinpointing "fine art" and technique. I post at "Wet Canvas" for fun and conversation. I post and read here to learn.
Also (just for your info Cynthia), I visit this site many times daily without logging in. So take at least 5 views a day by a non-member and mulitiply it by how manys days I've been a member and subtract that from your total views for a more accurate picture of total views. My way of being invisible!
I've determined that I can't take workshops due to my health issues. This is my school, if I need to pay I will gratefully. Oh, and the internet was developed for the government, not for our (the public) entertainment. It is an incredible opportunity and resource for learning. Since becoming internet savvy, I've turned into an information hound, it only costs me a computer, all the add on stuff, a cable connection, maintenance, time, etc. etc. etc.
One more thing, if I pay can I post my animals????
Jean
