that this site must be supported, if it is to survive! However, it will take more than a handful of people to do that. The old subscription was reasonable but far too many people never paid because the didn't have to and that is wrong and most likely the true reason for he downfall of AS.

If you make the site pay only, you get rid of the freeloaders, over crowding problem solved. However, if you make the price too high, you will lose more than you gain. How many times have we spent 3 dollars for some toy for our kids that was probably not worth more than 1 because it was only 3 dollars and the kid wanted it, but thought twice before spending 10 for something that was worth much more. People are strange that way, if we think are geting a bargain we will snap it up, probably buy more than one.

It is good business to think that way and it works. Times are tough right now, people are being more careful with there money, I know I am, I have to be be. If they go with the 7.50 lots of people will sign on yes, lots will not. If they make it say 5, they will pick up all the ones they lost and the ones that were willing to pay more will buy 2 or three and pay for higher levels. It is not hard to figure out that more money will be made that way. Also they should consider letting people pay for a year ahead at bargain rate. Forget the life time thing, we have seen how short a life time can be on the net.

If they keep things as they are, this will be a very elite group that won't last. Time will tell!

Lady Ena