Ok so I stole this from the Crowfall part of the forum

But I think its interesting that of the 3 games we have listed on this site 2 of them have now gone "Pay2Say"

"We're changing the criteria which allow you to contribute to our forums. From this point on, to post in the majority
of forums sections will require you to have "BACKER" or "READY"
status on your account. This means an active game package on your account will be necessary to post on the forums,
Community Hub, and Issue Council. Those without Backer or Ready status on their accounts may still access and read the majority of the forums."

https://forums.robertsspaceindustries.com/discussion/284381

http://oracle.the-kgb.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=130066#Post130066

Seems good, and those that have not pledged can ask their questions in another forum.

Seems reasonable to me. Always glad to answer questions in other forums.

possible new players will also still be able to post questions in the Recruiting Station of the form which is still open to every one

https://forums.robertsspaceindustries.com/discussion/comment/5586842/#Comment_5586842

Restricted community to stop the all out assent of non-paying customers. Control the community by and the meta by restricting commentary on the official site to those who have paid for digital pixels in advance of them being released to the consumer. Frankly the hype train had started to seriously crack and certain individuals at CGI don't like to be questioned by anyone who hasn't given them there pound of flesh yet (see backer status).

Seems legit.

Now apply this concept to general consumerism and tell me you like it? Haven't purchased our product? You don't get to have a formal say...

The slide into oblivion continues with the gaming industry.

Derek Smart grade legit?