I disagree - the new rule has not affected me in any way. I used to post initially single-axis scripts in the paid thread, and after some time I moved this post to the free thread, and I still do (for example, today). I can still leave a link to my Patreon in the free post.
The question is that the owners have the right/should require registration on the forum, and scriptwriters do not have the right to register access to their scripts through third-party resources - I would like to see who downloaded and how many times my free script. Patreon provides similar information on free subscribers.
If the desire arises, the scriptwriter has the right and should be able to close his scripts at once - but the owners/moderators do not think so and limit the number of edits per day.
That’s what I mean - this platform is no longer for scriptwriters, it’s for visitors.
P.S. On the subject of advertising, I’ve trolled the owners a couple times myself 
This question lies on the surface, such a popular resource someday will definitely monetize, there are few ways - paid access or advertising. If the forum is “forcibly” turned in the direction of users, the consequence is self-evident.
P.P.S. That’s an awesome idea I mentioned above to collect stats.
Moved the above post to the paid category, but access is available through Patreon for free users.