First let me apologize that I am one of the guilty ones that shows up quite often as a guest - for whatever reason I just don't always log on. So having said that, I will try to be more faithful in logging on so that the numbers are more accurate between member usage verses guest usage.
There seem to be lots of both pros and cons for charging fees, and most have already been mentioned throughout this thread so I'll spare you the repetition. Having said that, I now want to go on record as saying that I feel this forum is invaluable for the portrait artist and it is definitely worth fees that might be charged.
Thanks, Cynthia and moderators for an excellent "meeting place" for artists that love to paint portraits.
Mary