Subscriber?

[hheldorfer]

OK, probably a dumb question:  I see "Subscriber" under the names of some members and not others.  What does this mean?  Am I missing something?

[bradl]

Before the move there were a few offers and suggestions about ways to possibly contribute to the cost of running the site. This is my attempt at providing a low-key method for those so inclined.  "Subscribing" doesn't actually change your membership in any way other than to add a badge to your post info.  

 

There a couple of "subscription" options. Links to the options are randomly rotated at the bottom of forum topics as small ads (where the little glyphs usually show up) -- I didn't want them in folks' face all the time or jumping out from every corner of the forum. There is also a smallish link on the index page sidebar of the forum:

 

 

I feel somewhat awkward about it overall.  I can't emphasize enough how optional this all is. I love that anyone would even consider donating, but I absolutely, positively, mean for this to be a free resource, for as long as I can manage it. Every one of us is in a different place, and our circumstances can change over time, so I never want anyone to feel they have to do a thing other than enjoy the community.

[hheldorfer]

Thanks Brad.  I figured there must be a place to subscribe but couldn't find it.  So now I am an official subscriber.

[bradl]

 (Many thanks.)