> Like, say, you could buy your way into chat for an hour for a nickel. That way if you're new and just want to check it out, you're only out five cents. But maybe a month's worth of chat is only a dollar or two, so it's way more economical to buy by the month than it is by the hour--but for those who aren't certain they'll stick around more than an hour, a nickel is the better option.


Quite honestly, the thought of having to pay for Chat scares the heck out of me, and I'm not too keen on the idea of paying for Forum posts, either. I'm not saying I wouldn't pay for other things, but exchanging information and talking with friends is different. Maybe not to everyone, but I do think to enough people. Of course, when considering the total number of people who visit RinkWorks, Chat and Forum regulars are obviously the minority, so I can understand how "enough people" suddenly becomes "a handful". But then again, why target that minority (even if not exclusively) to generate revenue?

Gahalyn