Summertop:

Why would I pay to be able to post youtube videos when I can just send a link to a friend through a messenger like Yahoo or AIM already for free? I am not trying to attack you in any way, but I question sites which base payment on services that don't need payment. If we are to pay into the system, shouldn't the money go towards more productive causes like improve on the 90's interface look this site has, and integrate training applets to help people who play strategic games like chess, go, etc...?

There are a ton of features that could be added which directly relate to games that would improve it overall for everyone. That's where my money would go if I were to become a paying member.

jadarite: I agree completely. This has already largely become a "lonely hearts" site for backgammon players. Youtube is not a game... It's already an established hobby on a different kind of site.

jadarite: Ah, I wasn't the one suggesting that only Rook level members could post. This was suggested by Fencer in his Brainking.info blog. Personally, I see no reason to limit the implementation to certain membership levels. But, it is not my site. Since I DO have a rook membership, I don't care. Is that selfish?

jadarite: Anyone who reads the Music board will see the music discussion often includes a link to a YouTube video.

You do not need to be a Rook to see the video, only to embed it. I think its a nice addition.

jadarite: But I don't want to add a ton of game related features. It's too boring job. I like changes and experiments.