I usually join the forum and wait 'til I get comfortable in it.....
and if I find myself logging into that forum frequently.....then it's time for me to donate and become a VIP member...
Luckly, before I found myself comfortable here on RWG, Admin Team had awarded me for a "Noob of the Month" award which gave me an access to VIP for 6 month.
And above that, I find myself logging in here more often now days~ and getting comfortable as well~
So once this membership expires, I'm defintely donating to become a "paying" VIP member