The board had no advertising when I joined. I remember when it and the "red star" memberships came in, which made it so you did not have to see ads. There was quite a stupid frou-frou over it.

I think the red star memberships were only 25$, which included not having to see the ads and (supposedly) lifetime posting in the for sale areas. Last time I tried to post in the for sale area, though, BF would not let me, though I don't have any problems with the C&V for sale subforum. I keep meaning to ask about that. I'm just too lazy.