Yep, those are issues for Max to deal with.

Folks, the way I see this is the simpler the better. It is The Mudcat, it doesn't have a huge infrastructure, it is bound by a sense of community (or should be), and as such we simply want to provide the base amount for operating expenses, equipment and software upgrades as needed, so that we need not worry about the lights going out.

It seems to me that this number isn't based on whatever Max chooses to do to make it profitable. It is about finding a value based number and going for that average. To me that number seems to be about $15 to $30 USD per year. But that is my opinion and we will see how that turns out. I do feel that membership should have its advantages. What those should be remains up to Max, but suggestions should be made.

More fodder for the discussion.

Mick