Not only that but for many, paying $100 a year would bring a sense of security of choosing a legit service, service which could be very unsafe without a proper

Not only that but for many, paying $100 a year would bring a sense of security of choosing a legit service, service which could be very unsafe without a proper identification and that’s where the registrant’s payment could establish some traceability in case something goes bad. Paying $100 also puts a price on account abuse for registrants too. I don’t think paying for a service is a bad thing and don’t think it is expensive at all. Someone has to maintain the service, even if that’s a one dev shop. I don’t consider myself priviledged at all as I’m not in a very rosy financial situation and think twice or more before spending any dollar. Ok, I have food and shelter, I’m not dirt poor but do live paycheck to paycheck as modestly as I can. There’s an utopic idea of free community service but that requires someone to put work in, either volunteer or pay some.