[Xavier]

I think this is just dumb... pay someone to run a server????

Pfft, I'd do it for free.

Fair enough, but how many games that you're not playing in would you be willing to host? If there're players who want consistant, quality hosting from someone who is not playing in the game, then I am happy to provide that service. For a fee, because as I see it my time and effort is worth something.