Quote Originally Posted by jockeys View Post
I'm in favor of it. I'm especially in favor of having graduated badges or whatever to indicate more generous contributors. Really gives those of us who are short on time but long on money a way to gain prestige. Also puts the hoi polloi in their place. I am generally in favor of money based aristocracies in real life as well as the internet.

I've been on servers (back in the days of Hotline) where you could buy premium memberships, and that was cool. Also, it's common for isps to sell premium subscriptions. I think as long as you are getting something for your money (aside from feeling superior) then it's a pretty equitable system.
Another few of my memberships did this recently. It universally backfired. Respectfully, I say in for a penny in for a pound. The intent and dedication is what matters. Those who care and can always will. Those that want to , and prosper will fulfill their aspirations.