I may be on the low end of the totem pole, but I have to put my thought in. As a college student, making next to nothing, trying to find the time to do my own art, and having little grocery money, and most of all not being able to buy art supplies... I just can't really afford it. I could see having a one time fee. A lot of the people on this forum seem to be doing well in the field of art. I on the otherhand barely have a name in the art world and from what I have learned so far on this site has been great. But the fact that their are many college students such as myself hoping to possibly join, the fee cuts them away in a heartbeat.
The 30 day trial membership isn't a bad idea, but not many people can gain much in 30 days. Because there just isn't enough members that actually critique works or post much at all. I have been a member for a little more than a month, and I have posted a few of my works. The only one who has really said anything about my stuff is Steven. And I thank you greatly for that Steven.
In my opinion, their just isn't enough new posts or posting members to really charge a fee. As to what Peter Jochems has said about a Paypal donation, that is an excellent idea. And from what I have heard, you could probably make a good amount with that.
From my stand-point, I just have no way of affording the fee at this time.
Thanks,
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