I’ve paid as well, at $15/year it’s more than reasonable to help with upkeep.
There’s always reddit, which is free.
However, I kinda like this format better.
We’ve got groups and forums to discuss everyday things and maintain some sort of order to our thoughts, as opposed to the ‘whatever is on your mind’ thing like reddit.
Not that I’m knocking reddit, i think that’s important too…and I do ramble on…