I just came across this thread and have finished reading the whole thing. Now, what I want to know is:
A) what were you hoping to get out of starting this thread, and
B) did you accomplish that goal?
Originally Posted by TinMan
I honestly think that some folks believe that Eccie and other related hobby boards are a much bigger part of the hobby than they actually are.
Even in the heyday of the boards, they were still a relatively small portion of the overall hobby-- and these days, they're a ridiculously tiny drop in the sea.
That's really the only explanation of why people every few months will post these threads complaining about rates-- way back in the day, some of these threads had some minor impact. These days-- not so much.
One of the things that makes me giggle is the shock over $400/hr rates. I've always been in the lower end-- but my hobby bestie was charging $400/hr back in 2011 and getting it with nary a single complaint-- in Dallas. And still has people on this very board who will lament about how much they miss her-- and message me asking if I've heard from her lately.