>Well, I had thought about this detail a while ago (see my sentence above). However, the fact remains that Michel must have some "added-value" for the members that pay, and it seems that the search capability is his main trump in this case. I mean, despite the fact that sometimes, indeed, paying members do some searching for non-paying members, I personally prefer to have the search capability myself, than not to have it. So would many others, I guess.
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>I understand his reasoning and, if it's working for him, so be it. I gave up putting forth an opinion on this site long ago. I was only pointing out the irony of holding out the ability to do the work yourself as opposed to having someone else do it for you as a carrot to get people to pay. It seems to go against human nature. If it is indeed working, then perhaps it isn't the site that is odd, but its users. :)
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Michelle;

I got a good chuckle out of your and Hilmar’s thoughts on the subject of UT Search ability. Yes, it is most ironic! Even a bit comical! Perhaps it is more about community when a non PUTM receives a link to a solution from a previous message.

Seems like we non PUTM’s could do a search until a couple of years ago. At that time if you asked a question someone would point out you should do a “search”. Times change and so do UT “features”.

I think the next “feature” will be Sergey answering your questions. This will only be available to PUTM’s. It will be a feature you always wanted but just did not realize you had to have a PUTM to enjoy it. :)

Tom