>>I agree totally. I think most PUTM members would feel that the annual membership to this site is likely one of the best investments that can be made.
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>What about in countries where its not feasible to pay that much? The point is, you shouldn't make someone pay for a basic funtion that was free without any warning at all, its not right.

Well . . . I'm not about to argue with you, Mike - you've given me a ton of useful tips/advice, etc. :)

I guess there could have been some kind of warning or grace period. But keep in mind, I don't believe the originator of this thread comes from a country where the annual PUTM fee would be considered unreasonable.