[MENTION=6804070]LordEntrails[/MENTION]
I got bored.
I commend you on your incredible reading comprehension. My quote isn't about paying DM's anything resembling a salary at all, but supporting the DM because often DM's carry a much larger monetary burden than the players. What I mean by "supporting" (and I'm just elaborating since you intentionally misunderstood my other post) amounts to nothing more than e.g. sharing the cost of the adventure, and/or showing gratitude by buying some snacks or drinks. DM'ing takes time and work, and as I said, just because spending that time is enjoyable (which it still is) the DM shouldn't carry the cost of DMG, MM, Adventure book, minis, battlemat, markers etc all on his own. If you're fine with just showing up to your DM's place, sitting down and lazy-eyed stare at your DM waiting for him to feed you entertainment then that's your prerogative, but I'd personally be happy to help out.