No question about levels of enjoyment, Gareth. But when one is talking financials, we aren't just discussing bang for the buck entertainment wise. There is a question of accountability as well.

I personally was unaware of the UK funding scheme. So isn't it possible for regulars to understand that none of this is very transparent to outsiders (ie potential funders, banks, the IRS), newcomers wishing to contribute, that sort of thing? I also had no idea that people were donating to the auction to benefit Mudcat until I read the thread.

And BTW, it might well be that these income sources won't allow Max to get non-profit status until and unless he has a better financial accountability system in place.

Just things to think about. It may not be as obvious to long-time regulars who have helped devise and contribute to the financial schemes over time, as it is to us newbies who haven't a clue about all these things.

Would an explanation of all this on the front page be such a bad thing?