I happened to join on 2004-10-20
https://www.theswamp.org/index.php?action=mlist;sort=registered;start=30If I can still math, that is about 13 Years and I have been drafting for about 15. I Stumbled on TheSwamp during college. I believe this forum is very useful. Sites like Afralisp, Lee-mac.com, augi, have also helped me in my career as a drafter. I find our forum very useful because of the people in here who actually take the time to respond with answers and comment.
If you are running the forums without seeking reward for the money or time and energy and purely out of passion, I would say keep going at it.
It only brings value to you as a person, which is priceless. Which I already do value your passion in putting together this community.
If you're expecting a return of investment, well you have some competition with other sources. However, if you decide to go that route I'm sure there are enough supporters who will support your cause.
If you decide to pull the plug, well there are still ways to communicate with all of the members but TheSwamp will be remembered instead of living.
As for server hardware, I'm sure we can find donated or low price hardware to run this forum.
I really hope this forum stays alive. Thanks for providing this forum.