Public Radio and Public Television are a great service to all of us who
care to listen. They ask viewers and businesses for contributions. That
works really well. The public is educated by the broadcast content,
"subscribers" or not. I argue that we should keep contributions to MMD
optional and not try to limit readership. I think that those of us who
can donate should carry those of us who, for whatever reason, don't
donate. I am certain that the MMD readership covers commercial, serious
collector, casual collector, novice et cetera. We need to encourage "new
blood" by keeping this forum open to all. If we don't, we'll be taking
this knowledge to our graves. Think about it.