I guess my question would be "what is the model moving forward" I think that all depends on Anthony and the other Mods. The site, and correct me if I'm wrong, has digressed into a bunch of random posters. I don't think the issue is the 199 fee, all that does, and Anthony is 100% right about this, is keep the idiots and morons from making this like the old Fezziks Place.
The site has lost a lot of good posters. No longer does Alf, Trushot (rarely) Helmut, Charlie J, The Dude, and Discreet Cat post here. DC had 2 HUGE horse racing winners, but I had to get them at EOG.
I think the site could use a facelift. I mean, it is a sports forum, don't know how much you can really do. I had a few ideas like getting Alf back, having some contests, and maybe putting up some good sports or vegas related articles or topics.
Unfortunately- it's seems like the site hinges on one guy, if he wins, everything is good, if he looses, everyone wants to jump ship. I guess I can understand that.
That being said, to blindly follow Fezzik, or anyone else is risky. Everyone should do their homework. I like to follow Fezz, Stevie Y, NBA Guru and a few hockey guys, but if I don't like their plays, or line is off by the time I put my bet in, I just don't play it.
These forums, whether it's LVA, Betting Talk, EOG, or whatever, should really just be a good source to gather information, which will allow you to make YOUR OWN decisions on a particular event.