Is there a thread somewhere about who pays/started etc Hashkafah.com?

The search feature is still free....

Yes.

Then scroll to the bottom of this page and click on the bright orange donate button.

I DID search but couldnt find the right search words to find the answer. I meant what is the story about how it came to exist and all that...

Ahh, for that you'll have to buy my book.

well sit right back and hear a tale , a tale of horror and stress, one of fright and suspense, but to hear the full story you must post your home address so we can mail you the 45 page disclaimer and waiver forms

Where do I buy it?

Everytime you click on that israeli law business thing, jewish heart, and marry a millionaire, you are helping to support this site.
Duty calls

But are you costing those sites (I mean its one thing if you are actually somewhat interested in those sites its another if you are just clicking for h.com benefit [even if it is a noble cause] unless I misunderstood how these things work?)?

http://www.hashkafah.com/index.php?showtopic=5822&hl=

Who pays? We all pay. Some with our money, some with our time, and some with both.