>>Unfortunately, there seems to be a large part of the UT user base who feel that the UT is an entitlement, and they're pleased as punch with themselves that they get a free ride on the backs of others. I think we need to rethink this scenario.
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>Very well said, and I agree. Although it would be great if the Ad Banners paid everybody's way, but it's hard to imagine that being a possible change that could be made feasibly if there currently isn't enough financial resources to deal with hardware/bandwidth limitations.
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>My thought would be to keep the free access, but limit it to Read Only capabilities or something in line with scaling back what is currently available for free. Free access should be a preview of what you get once you join. Then give a Standard Membership for cheap, like 15-20 dollars so that it is reasonable for foxpro people in other less economically sound countries to join.
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>For me it's hard to imagine not having a PUTM since I've had one for so long. Last years price hike was a no brainer for me, but this year's price hike pissed me off too and not because I think UT isnt worth $125 CAN per year. It pissed me off because looking back from last year to this year, when I ask myself "What has UT done to increase it's value to me" I sit here and scratch my head. So my opinion is that PUTM cost should not be raised, for reasons already beaten to death here already. And I also think Standard Membership should cost something minor, And I definitely agree the majority of funds should be raised by Ad Banners. In fact the Ad Banners should of been the first thing raised - not PUTM cost.
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> and please MOVE CHATTER TO A SEPARATE FORUM!!! As I sugested ages ago when suggestions were only accepted via email. I'm sick and tired of reading all this soap opera like rantings and ravings.... problem is I'm too damn nosy just to ignore all of it =D)


Like blaming grandma for keeping the cookie jar filled? *g*
I love the chatter, though it has cost me about a half a day's pay this week!