My two cents goes as follows:
The decision to have a monthly VIP subscription leaves myself feeling priced out. Realistically, for the content offered for VIP i don't think I would personally consider investing that amount for 30 days of benefits, but I am also not a mass downloader. I came to this site originally for Slot Mods, and found a beautiful site with lots of content. I just don't desire to play most of the content on this site. However, I do know that as time goes on and Sbenny grows the value of VIP will grow as well, so I can see the potential for it. As you said before, you are not concerned with getting VIP members, but I was always taught its better to have some money than no money. I'd rather have 25 people give 10 dollars than 10 people give 25 dollars. You would have more VIPs, more activity, more money for improvements and what not, and possibly more content as well. I don't know the full extent of what it takes to run this forum, but with the work that has been done, SBenny could become household.
My solutions:
Maybe offer sales for VIP during holidays (unless you already have then never mind). You could also consider lowering the price by a few dollars, or even giving VIP memberships to those who are regular contributors to content on this forum. I am all for the contests because that in itself generates posts, so that is already a great idea. But any way you slice it, there is potential for VIP to be something great if the community gets behind it and sees the value as worthwhile.
But outside of VIP, the content and community of this forum is very well done. I applaud all of those who work behind the scenes improving and creating content for this site. Big ups!
Thank you