I think it's time we all moved off this now, it is becoming out of all proportion. I am not trying to close down anyone's freedom of speech or negate anyone's opinion but I am going to delete the other threads on this.
Donation is voluntary - there should be no pressure exerted or felt by any member. As moderators we will have to watch out for this more in the future.
It is true that the ability to donate has not been very well promoted - an that is down to Ian and the moderators for not making more of it. As a result we have had a few 'recruitment drives' which I am sure were welcome,