Originally Posted by
Phoenyx
IMT has been gaining in leaps and bounds and that is not only because of its tools. There is a lot of information here that helps people when they search for answers or services. I'm not entirely sure if paying someone to post on a forum is a good idea either. It shows that they aren't loyal to you and your forum, but are only there to take money home every now and again.
What I think makes IMT popular is that people here care and help each other. This is not something you can gain by paying people to post. It's a natural combination of people that are willing to help with people that are needing help and tools to help everyone get something done a little faster and easier, giving you great results in the end.
Nemanja has told people about IMT, he told me about it in January this year, which is when I joined IMT. I have actually not gone back to the other forum since then because I am comfortable here and enjoy being part of the community.
IMHO it's not all about the money. It's about building something that people would be proud of and loyal to. To the point where they would help in any way they can to see that the site / forum flourishes.