I'm on the fence.
I'm pretty sure I can afford the 25 fee, but as stated elsewhere, I'm not sure what I gain from membership (let alone the fee) that pegs my interest and desire with Leica stuff.
All said, I'd probably join and see what its like. Then make a decision after a while...
There have been some positive suggestions/ideas among the posts so far. e.g., I'd love to see a twice-annual (or so) publication with example work, tips from folks who know more than I how to use Leica gear, announcements related to the Leica world, etc. However, such things cost more $$ than many folks think.
And, while many can afford a fee greater than $25, I must say its always easier to spend smaller amounts on "intangibles" (no offense to the society concept). And besides, at $50 and above my wife starts asking questions...😉
And one last thing that threads like this make me think about....I wonder if the general public realize that websites (including forums) are not free of cost? Examples I'm associated with have been able to absorb those costs and they have been relatively low the last few years. But, higher traffic and higher maintenance needs can raise the cost. Mostly its electricity and physical location (rent), but also the occasional need for hardware replacement/upgrade can be substantial. Then there's time.... Ask Stephen about that part. I'm appreciative of the existence of RFF.😀