Suggestion Query re: defraying costs with ads

[The Snark]

Has AB given consideration to making the forum a non profit educational medium which would qualify it for 501 (c) (3) public and private grants?

 

[Arachnopets]

We have not given any consideration to that. We appreciate the suggestion, but doubt we would qualify, In addition, we do not have the manpower (or any possible funding) to follow through.

 

[Tentacle Toast]

Has AB given consideration to making the forum a non profit educational medium which would qualify it for 501 (c) (3) public and private grants?

Unlikely to qualify for a litany of reasons, but there's no reason for frequent users not to buy a membership of their own. Why seek tax dollars? Assuming even a quarter of the people who join have $25 dollars to spend on a spider, it's reasonable to assume they've enough disposable income to contribute $25, even just once, towards the premier source of information on nearly everything about them.
why not become a supporting member yourself? Maybe that'd help encourage others to join in... continued, quality access would be sustained, without the need to siphon tax dollars, & the unforeseen consequences that may come with it.
Even if you're a prolific contributor to the knowledge base, you've likely taken away as much as you've given. In my opinion, $25/year is an exceptionally reasonable fee, especially compared to the average society memberships, & their knowledge base is accessible only through a paywall.