Phil21 -- I hear what you're saying but I just don't get the argument.... so many people say that with all these TGP's giving away so much for free then why would anyone join..??? How about because a TGP offers a bunch of 10 to 20 picture galleries where as a pay site has 10's of thousands of pics (usually very well organized) in addition to hundreds of movies, e-zines, chat, stories... etc. etc. etc.... I think people who surf free sites are nuts.
By the way Phil, I know you were just giving your thoughts on what the original post may have meant so that rant was not directed at you
Steve - Thanks for the kind words. I know your work very well... another hard working webmaster who deserves everything he has.