I don't know if this is a scam or not, but the whiny attitude of the apparent figurehead person turns my stomach. It seems like it's completely beyond his comprehension that his plan is meeting with hostility, and he really doesn't offer much clarification beyond the odd quote from the FAQ.

The i-tunes comparison is something to think about. I think it would kill fanfic if it became something you had to pay for. God knows, I wouldn't pay a penny for any of mine!