This site will begin to charge a small annual registration fee because it’s the only way to guarantee that our platform stays independent, secure, and accountable to the people who use it. We don’t sell data, we don’t run foreign ads, and we don’t take money from outside interests — your information stays yours. The $10 yearly fee covers secure servers, identity verification, and the tools that keep discussions civil, local, and grounded in real community participation. It also ensures that every registered member has an equal voice, free from bots, spam accounts, or pay‑to‑play influence. 

By contributing a modest amount once a year, residents help keep this site community‑owned.