Time for me to chime in. As a newbie to this site, I appreciate the forums. I try to follow the rules. If I screw up, and post something I shouldn't, that is what a moderator is for. I understand this concept, I have accepted that by realizing this IS a moderated forum. PERIOD! Let the administration do their jobs. They may or may not get paid a small sum to do this, that is of no concern to me. (I hope that there is enough left over to get paid something)
Seems to me, that some people are looking a gift horse in the mouth. This forum is free; if not, damn, did I get a deal. Please treat it with respect. Free things that are of any quality are few and far in between.
I am sure that the administration did discuss this and work out a deal on the advertising issue. They even say that they had done this. Even if they hadn't, nobody is forcing anyone to read this specific or any other post. Remember, almost all of us are "guests" here.
I am open to all criticism. Flame away if necessary. This is just how I see things, from my limited time here in the forums.
Also, please correct me if I am wrong, or misguided. I am not perfect, nor am I very intelligent. Just persistant.
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