It's common to launch a site without ads, build up the user base, and
then if it's successful enough eventually put ads on it to monetize
it. I don't know the website owners but I totally support that
business model. It's how many hobbyist websites turned into careers.
More power to them if they can make a living off an ad driven site
while offering a great service to users for free!

The concerns of using a niche marine site to harvest email addresses
is unfounded, the volume just isn't there. You just don't put the time
into building a quality site like they did unless you're really
passionate about offering a great resource to the boating community.

Todd

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On Jan 26, 8:53 am, Larry wrote:
"on_the_water" wrote groups.com:

www.activecaptain.comOh, sure, don't forget to "register" so you can be spammed to death.

This website isn't "free" as long as there is a registration of personal
information to fill out......no thanks.

Larry
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Democracy is when two wolves and a sheep vote on who's for dinner.
Liberty is when the sheep has his own gun.