September 30th - Goodbye

[whitecrow]

Originally Posted by arcora

October 1st, this board is switching to a subscription model. I had intended to subscribe, but now I have made the decision to leave on September 30th.

I will share my reasons for those who care.

It isn't the money.

Sigh. I had hoped this wouldn't happen. I will be leaving too, and for me it IS the money. I understand that the costs of maintaining a site like this is hugely expensive. I've offered to help by giving time, but I suppose I couldn't pass the "vetting" process. No matter.

When everyone has to pay to gain admittance, my dear mods, you are no longer on a mission or a quest. At that point you are running a business, and I will not feed the machine. When people are considered worthy to contribute and receive only by virtue of their ability to shed money, you've joined the dark side.

I'll be here until they make me leave, but I won't pay because I can't. I would if I could, but I'd still leave for the sake of the others who can't.