It's $200. I've been trying to find an outline of what the benefits are but haven't yet figured out where that info is hidden. Regardless, I'm hoping to be online and quick enough to get one. If not, then I'll buy a paid account.
I've planned from Day 1 to support the site (I'm partial to synecdochic's sexy brain) and 9 months ago I'd have handed over the $200 without second thought. Now? I'm pretty antsy about spending the money.