I thought of another way to make Brad some money.
Right now, the only incentive to send Brad money (besides it being the right thing to do) is a title under your name. What if we used the PBS telethon model and had gifts?
For those who don't know, in the US, we have a TV channel called the Public Broadcasting System that is non profit and has to beg for cash from viewers a few times a year, since they get little from government and grants. Anyway, when they do this, they offer gifts/incentives to donate (which were donated to them I guess) like books, videos, etc. ie: "Donate $25 and get this Doctor Who coffee mug".
So, we could pool our talents, and offer incentives to pressure/nudge each other (and newbies) to donate. These wouldn't have to be physical objects. They could be things like help with photoshop, MP3s, whatever.
examples (none of these prizes or amounts have been cleared with the people I'm naming, I'm just brainstorming):
for $25, Dexx will move you to the front of the "I'm drawing your character" queue, so you get yours earlier than those who don't pay.
for $20, Lady J will pen a paragraph of insults for the (non-SC) victim of your choice.
for $20, Kaufman will make a strip including a pun about your dog's name and a classic American novel of your choice.
for $15, Bunner will tell you stories of his childhood before automobiles, electricity, and telephones.
for $5, lara7 will send you a nude photo.
for $10, lara7 will send you a nude photo of someone other than Bazilla.
anyway, you get the idea. what do ya'll think?
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