I'm not sure that phpBB supports paid subscriptions, so Jeff and the new owner would have to manually keep track of users who've paid, create a new user category and allow permissions based on their subscription status. If the subscription level was high enough it might be worthwhile, but it's much easier to instate advertising globally.
That said, who knows? It might be worthwhile to consider a membership level that includes (semi-)unlimited attachments, zero ads, and greater control over post editing, without restricting the ability to post or see posts. It wouldn't be the only well-respected site forum that does so.
That said, who knows? It might be worthwhile to consider a membership level that includes (semi-)unlimited attachments, zero ads, and greater control over post editing, without restricting the ability to post or see posts. It wouldn't be the only well-respected site forum that does so.