[Princeton]

The bottom line is that "active" members* should be the ones who benefit from vb.org.
If a member does not participate (release hacks/articles/provide help/stay active), they should not be able to enter/read the Service Request area and other areas which may benefit them (monetarily).

The idea is to give some form of "benefit" to active users.
*Note: An "active" member is not necessarily one who provides hacks.

There is no need for someone or a group to oversee such a project. Make the whole system automatic. Base the system on reputation, and/or # of hacks, and/or "last visit", and/or articles (threads published within a specific forum).

I would also recommend a system setup for moderators (staff). They should benefit the most since they agree to voluteer and help vb members.

A system such as the above would help promote new hacks, articles, participation from members, and "moderating" from staff.

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Originally Posted by amykhar

Just a note, Bob. Not everybody who learned how to code learned at vb.org. Some of us have college degrees (Note, I have no vested interest because I do not respond to paid requests in the services forum. I don't have the time to ensure work would be done promptly)

I agree ... some of us do have college degrees.