I don't think any one is saying you have to pay Hoover. If you would like the added benefits that an Elite or Premium status provides, than that option is available to you.
Well that's how I read it any way?
I like the idea of being able to to the adverts off!!
??Your on the forum now and your not paying so.......... You dont have to pay...
I spend money every month to rent the server that the sites are on and the google ads on this site bring in about 5 bux a month ( nowhere near pays for itself) so............
The memberships are donations that help support the site... Its strickly volintary and........ to say thanks for supporting the site.. you get extra perks and bragging rights that you are a supporter