>I don't want to automate the login to UT, because other ppl use this machine and I don't want them to have access to it. It would compromise my security.

Yes, in such environment, it makes sense to manually log.

>Ok, I leave this discussion alone. I didn't know this was a "business" i thought it was a community, therefore I gave in w/ false assumption. I personally don't think opening up the WebService GetMessages to non-PUTM but that is just my opinion.

It's both. This is a commercial site for a community.

>I don't think the UT membership is worth the value for .NET forum only yet, perhaps in the future.

Sure, there's no rush to upgrade if you feel it's not good for you.

>The only point I was trying to make in this entire thread. The WebServices for Non-PUTM is pretty useless, if you think it isn't business wise to open up the Messages to the public, then perhaps just the headlines, author & dates. Or then perhaps just don't give any access to non-PUTM.

In all that, despite the fact that you got several replies with various opinions on this thread, you're always welcome to participate as much as you want in the Universal Thread. As you might have seen today, replies are coming fast and that is also true for technical topics. So, whenever you'll have an issue or if you have time to help, you'll be always welcome.