DJC, I think they both evoke the same kind of feeling/sensation in the minds of the viewer. When I surf upon a site which has a DONATE button or a graphic which says "Please Support XYZ.com!" I feel like the website owner is soliciting even though clicking the DONATE button/option is totally voluntary.

But really, I do appreciate your input. Maybe we can start 2006 with the newest upgrade to the message board software. Let's see. It'd be a nice suprise for everyone and a nice GIFT to all our members, thanking THEM for making our little message board what it has become.

Saludos, MadridMan