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Originally Posted by CroFlames
Is it an infrastructure problem? Maybe increase the fee for the forum sponsors and do a community fundraiser drive for new gear? I am certain there would be some folks who would contribute. I would.
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That's pretty dicey IMO. We have no idea what the site brings in in terms of revenue nor what the costs are to operate. The forum is free but we deal with obtrusive advertising and sub forums that really cluttered up the off topic forum. How can a forum sponsor be asked to pay more when the forum was working properly half the time the past month?
We've had donation drives in the past and I've willingly donated. This time I'm not so sure.
As a total outsider I can only make assumptions but I would love to see a more open discussion among Bingo, the admins, moderators and a select group of users to set goals and the future of CP as a group. Have no idea what the openness is now but involving everyday members could be illuminating. The site has really stagnated the past couple years in many ways. Users, design, features and usability are all either stayed the same or taken a step back and the site can't trot by on past glory.
Awkward post to make and despite what many think I am not the true butthole I may come across as. This is all said without judgement, cynicism or any baggage attached. This post is only a concern over the website and forum I've long been apart of and most importantly enjoyed.