that's pretty shady. Sounds a lot like those "free ipod" or other electronic things. I've donated to Gaia before to get the cool items. I think that's really the only site I've ever donated to. I'm new to menewsha and I don't know if donating is even worth it yet...

When a website tries to stuff down your throat that you should give them money... that's not cool. I agree, it should be you're choice. If they wanted a pay site, they should have made one outright. Not disguised a website as free, but donate and then told you to sign up for some other things for them to get money.