I don't think Jim is denying that there are expenses related to running a website, I think he is saying (or maybe what I am saying) is that historically, sites that originated as free and try to switch to fees have done poorly. I haven't decided either way about making a contribution yet, but am bummed out whenever I see a password protected post. The time between surveying users, asking for donations, and then restricting content happened quite quickly. I always have enjoyed this site as "one stop shopping" for the newest appearance clips and info. on the band and I like that it's been from a fellow fan. Yes, there were only a handful of protected posts, but they occured in a very short period of time making it seem as though this was going to be the norm and I better pay up. I already contribute to NPR and PBS regularly and am happy to do so, but the difference for me is in those cases, the variety of content and contributors of such content make it worth it. I was hoping to see you follow other music, local or otherwise, or maybe have other bloggers post regularly on the site before I committed to a donation. But judging from the current climate here and your knee jerk angry response to those expressing any concerns, I think I had this site sized up wrong to beging with. Thank you for taking the time to read this (what turned out to be) very long comment, and for providing the material on the site in general - I have enjoyed it. But I don't think I'm interested anymore. I know, it was free and if I leave, it's no skin of your back, I just thought you may benefit from another opinion. Take care and good luck.