blarg, i really don't want to feel obligated to pay for a crit, and honestly, i don't want people to pay me if i critique. it would take away from the 'honor' of the whole thing, i suppose. even if payment isn't required, it would probably make those who don't pay feel cheap for not doing so, even if they just can't scrounge up the money. besides, if someone's willing to pay for a critique, they'd probably get a beta-reader or an editor, not rely on a group of strangers online! i really like the non-monetary system we have now; it would suck to lose it.
(plus, i'm constantly broke)
(plus, i'm constantly broke)