There's a forum that only admin and moderators have access to. Should I be offended that I can't go read what they have to say in there?

Would anyone have donated even 50 cents to a fund if they knew there would be access to a private forum in the future because of it?

Are people offended that they didn't donate before so they don't have access instantly, or are they offended because if they donate now they'll look like they're only doing it to get access, or what?

I'm not understanding this.

When DocJohn had the contest for our life stories, I didn't enter it because I knew I wouldn't win because there are much better writers here than I. He said if you would be disappointed if you didn't place in the contest, don't enter. I'd like to think I wouldn't have been disappointed, but I know I would have.

I'm trying to put this in the same context.

I guess if it's so important to gain access to the forum, kick in 25 cents to the fund. Do you pass by the Salvation Army bell ringers because you can't toss in a $20 bill so you don't even toss in your spare pennies? I mean, it all adds up.