Just thought this would be a good time to share why i decided to pay to become an official club member 1. i like to 'hang out' here at the site when free, so i think its fair i pay to be a member2. i get to participate in the official events, plus all the unofficial events, if i have time, and if i don't have time, then i pass.. oh yeah, i don't intend to ask for discounts next year even if i don't participate 50% of the time in the events3. some $$$ is surely needed to fund this site, so i'm happy to contribute4. the goodies are nice perhaps this will trigger some debate but i suppose let it be then...