I see what you're saying, but boycotting a service that has been available free for many years, then gets bought out and the new ownership decides to begin charging, seems unrealistic to me. As far as the coffee example, it doesn't make the coffee shop owners evil, it makes me weak for allowing myself to become addicted in the first place. I'm responsible, not them.
Maybe it's the ex- business owner in me, but making money IS the name of the game. Look at the recent push here on the forum to attend the upcoming conference, and the recent hiring of an individual to try and boost the numbers. Both are efforts to bolster the bottom line.
If Bob decides to begin charging a membership fee for use of the forum, I won't be angry...I recognize the potential that is currently not being utilized. I am free to choose whether or not I want to pay to play. I'm not addicted to PB anymore than I am photobucket or Folgers.
