Hi Nigel.
I can see your point. However, things evolve, sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. I was not here back in the free days so I can't comment on the early times, but I do think that this site has matured into a very nice site with a HUGE amount of content.

Sorry you can't afford the membership, I think if you could, you'd agree that it's worth the montly fee.

Cheers.