> They also had special sections within the forums that only donor members could enter similar to
> what is described in the LTP section description.

How does that work out there?

If there was one here and I was a donor, I think I still might rather post in the public forums so as to maximimse chance of good replies. If some topics can only be posted to the private forum, I'd be concerned that it would get enough people reading for critical mass. To me it seems like a symbolic gesture rather than a practical basis for a forum.

I like the idea of getting a badge displayed next to my name in the public forums.