VIP is alright but you create a two tier site that in turn alienates folk. SOME members probably cant afford to part with cash. Some sites that I visited have hidden sections for VIPs...not good. Totally destroys the COMMUNITY feel of the places coz the "have nots" know they're missing out Donation tends to work...and as suggested a merit on site names shows whos contributed looks good. Donaations COULD be supported with a keyring etc too...something special
If we take any money from members then we have to tell the gov we are liable for corp tax and pay 21% tax on all profits. Don't need to do a huge amount of legal crap apart from registering with the gov and filling out a tax return. What's the betting that not even one UK scooter forum pays tax?
You don't have to pay tax on running costs I think... Hence it's only your profits that are taxed but you do have to register with the gov and prove that your not making any profit... Took me fucking ages to find all this out. I hate legal crap.