[Joe Johnson]

I have not asked anyone about this, so I am just winging it (translation: don't think this is a trial balloon for the folks that make decisions about ChiefDelphi.com), but what about some good old fashioned peer pressure? How about in addition to the Rep bars on the postings, you'd get "support bars" for different levels of annual support?

0 bars, nothing
1 bar, $0.01-$4.46 given within the last 12 months
2 bars, $4.47-$10.46 given within the last 12 months
3 bars, $10.47-$20.46 given within the last 12 months
4 bars, $20.47-$47.46 given within the last 12 months
5 bars, $47.47 or more given within the last 12 months

I think most folks would give nothing, but perhaps we could have "pledge weeks" like Public TV. Maybe during the pledge week each member of the paying group would get assigned non-payers to PM with personal pleas for funds, etc...

What I do know is Delphi is in a world of hurt this year. I would not be surprised if funding was cut off or very very restricted this year. Pontiac Schools in not having an easy time either with all the pressure for spending reductions from Lansing.

It may come the having to have pass the hat...

Joe J.