Mamatron is back after a very long and unexplained hiatus and now you have to pay to be a member. I am shocked really, I never expected such a thing. I had suggested paid memberships for HipMama before the board disintegrated there and the idea was shot down quickly, but then again, so was the whole board.

I don't mind paying at all for a board that I value and trust. I actually had sent in a donation voluntarily when the board first started. I fully understand that these things cost money. But the way the board recently disapeared for months with absolutely no explanation doesn't make me eager to send money now. E-mails reporting on their status would have been appropriate and considerate. Also, the way these decisions were made without community input is not filling me with confidence. I think that if there is going to be a fee, there should also be a scholarship fund of sorts for people who can't possibly afford it.

They are making a two week trial period available for free, but I don't know if I want to jump in there. Am I just pouting? I don't know, but I'd love it if people wanted to talk about this in the comments or IM - I am ruraldreams. I'll be shovelling a lot of snow today, so I'll be in and out.