What if DU Paid YOU?

[Tsiyu]

Been reading some of the threads about the new subscription fees. There are many doing well on this site, and many descending further into poverty. I was lucky to have a wonderful DUer, nenagh, donate for me. But I understand those who are worried about being shut out due to their own poverty.

As a friend told me last week, "I'm going under." I hear that more and more. It's happening here as well, for me, I fear.

Saturday, got a small check for some freelance writing. Whoopee! The jobs here are nonexistent, so I'm trying the writing thing out of desperation and "What The Hell? Why Not?"

But what if people looking for work could sign up and make a few bucks here? Could we set up a daily or weekly thread contest where unemployed people might write for $$$? This would stimulate conversation and give people confidence. It could also cause arguments and lead to hurt feelings and maybe even cheating in the worst case. But perhaps a panel of judges - rather than a rec/unrec rating system - could alleviate some of that.

I have no idea if the Admins would agree to it, but with the cash coming in I think some sort of charitable and/or merit-based fund could certainly be within the realm of possibility.

Have to get out there and get things done, but wanted to put that out there and see what ideas others might add. Will check back later tonight.

Change can be good.

[Vincardog]

1. I know I could use more $

[RegieRocker]

2. With out the U in DU there would not be a DU.

[abelenkpe]

3. As long as it's not through paypal

pay me, me pay not gonna happen if it's through paypal.:(