Jorden, you can say whatever you want, but the fact is that my ORIGINAL post was directed at those of us who can afford it
I am NOT an admin, mod, nothing. I am simply a friend of A.J.'s who has seen stuff go on behind the scenes. I have watched AJ stress out over trying to come up with money. I have seen him work three jobs, AND go to school to provide you with a place to come and talk.
I don't give a sh*t if you think I am being to harsh, because I am pissed off. Don't like it, then don't read it. Fact is I don't have to have "class" because that is part of the reason I left my position. I was sick and tired of dealing with some of you with "class" when what I really wanted to say was grow up. That's Muck's, and Wharfs job now, and they are doing wonderfully at it.
Some of you have mentioned how other message boards are free. Well if you haven't noticed ESPN is a major network, who has money coming out of their butts. The newspapper sites can afford the message boards no problem.
You cannot compare those places to here.
Look, I am not trying to make those of you who can't afford it feel guilty. It's those of you who come here, and $84 a year is what you spend on a nice dinner out once a week. If you can't afford the money, then no one, and I mean no one, is asking you for anything. But if you value this place at all, and can afford to pay,then help out.
Those of you in school, or just making ends meet, this is the last place I would want you putting money. But you guys who can afford it know who you are, so hate me if you want to, but in my OPINION(this is a message board for opinions right?) it needed to be said.
Gram