Would people still pay up if CSW wasn't a member? https:/…

I still would. The main guy there, Joel Dalais, is really helpful. Specifically with things I am attempting to build.

You could get the same help in Atlantis, which has always been free. I don't quite buy the argument that membership fees deter trolls. The goal should be to get all the best minds in BSV in one place.

I like Joel, he's always been kind to me but I don't think he's really cut out for the job

I don’t feel that membership fees are the blueprint in the fight against trolling. An advanced version of twetch where one sets the reply costs seems to be an intriguing method for that. The fee is more to keep the place up & running & grow it.

I am biased because Joel has been gracious to me with his time & knowledge. I’m not a technical person. Tech guys screams build build build, but I’m a theory type of guy. My talents lay elsewhere. It’s hard for me to figure this stuff out alone. Joel helps

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