By the way, I wonder why other forums didn't copy this strategy of Bitcointalk, i.e. to allow signature campaigns.
If you are talking about crypto forums, Bitcointalk is predominant. Alternatives appeared, also with paid signatures, but there was always a lack of a large number of users for it to take off.
For all other non-crypto forums, the disadvantage is the payment method because all other methods besides crypto reduce anonymity.
I don't wanna be "that" guy but I think that o_e_l_e_o was here because of high pay rate and he left because of low pay rate and we lost a very amazing member because of that! o_e_l_e_o was a real asset (I know he said that he had an illness but I don't believe it, sorry but I love him, he will always be in my memory).
It is shameful that you insinuate that Leo was not honest with his reasons for leaving the forum and that the real reason is that instead of $150 a week, he could only earn $120. At the same time, even though you don't trust him, you end up showing that you respect him. Who is the hypocrite here?