If, like me, you've often wondered how this Forum finances itself just by means of that measly Donate button down there, especially as the site expands, I think I've discovered how. I heard in the pub yesterday that Admin has struck a series of deals with local businesses to give them access to user profile data. Businesses will be able to see real names and email addresses, and tie those to our browsing and posting habits on the site. Ideas include loyalty offers to users who have stuck up for certain businesses, or even counter-offers to those who have complained about their product or service, effectively commercialising the Sea Cow's famous "Louisa gambit". A record is built out of page views as well, to see how interested a user is in certain sections. For instance, Brendan's incessant clicking on the "Find me a nanny" pages may well mean he could be offered similar family services. Moos could be offered a sunglasses deal from White Stuff, or ???? and MickMac a credit line with Coral, along with targeted special bets and offers. What do you think? On the plus side, everything will be targeted and relevant, and it may be a small price to pay for being able to continue our chatter.