The results were this:
Creating email accounts that users could pay to maintain the diskspace, server, admin time, etc. might create the wrong impression that these are commerical forums.
Since this is and has always been a non-commercial site for the public exchange of information, the idea was dropped on advise of attorneys that represent the non-commercial interests of the forums.
We have worked hard for 9 years to keep the site open so the world community can freely exchange information on generic unix issues. You cannot imagine how expense the legal fees are
and how much time and effort is involved.
This site is for the world to enjoy.... and we are working hard to keep the site and forums OPEN and FREE.... but the battle rages everyday and continue to rage !!
Please wish us luck and keep your fingers crossed that justice, truth and fairness prevail !!!!