Mardi_Gras - 3:07 am on Feb 6, 2003 (gmt 0)

part of me would like to see the freeloaders gone before subscribing

Wait - before you stop being a freeloader - you want to see the other freeloaders gone?:) You have to admit there is some humor in that remark ;)

But seriously, no one should look at non-subscribers as freeloaders. There are some who can afford to pay and do, but really contribute nothing; there are also some who can't afford to pay but bring real expertise to the forums.

As long as Brett wants to have an open section - which is what brought everyone here in the first place - I think those who avail themselves of that free service should not be considered freeloaders or anything similar. They are just people who share a common interest but have not yet found reason to pay.

I'll let you speculate as to whether or not I'm a "freeloader." :)