As an aside. When I became a supporter quite some time ago, I noticed that all the interspersed ads for all sorts of garbage "disappeared". Nice! There were still some top scrolling banner ads that were entirely rocketry related that I really appreciated because some of them announced some new technology I could look up and explore if I so desired.
Alas, eventually with some TRF based software changes, the top scrolled ads that were really unobtrusive went away and I missed them. I even remember doing a private email to the admins saying I missed them. Possibly Angie was the one that replied and apologized they were gone due to a software change on TRF's part that didn't allow them to be continued.
If TRF wants to bring 'em back, I'm all for 'em. If it helps them generate more funds for operation and Egads "profit", then by golly go for it. You cheapskates will just have to suffer if you don't toss some gold into the kitty so stop your beetch'in.
What's a lifetime script up to now? I think I paid $100.00 for mine and since I'm keeping my hand in, though I haven't been able to fly as often as I like, it was money well spent. Plus I don't have to worry about renewals!
The knowledge that is disseminated from folks here who are way so much smarter than me is extremely interesting even if I only partially understand it. It was well worth the subscription at least for me. Sure, if one doesn't know if they will stick with rockets for a long time, do pay-as-you-go. It only took me a short time to realize I was going to stick with it and made the investment.
Don't think of me as totally heartless. Sure a 6th grader who has limited funds still can get on this site and enjoy the knowledge therein. With some software addons I'm told bereft of some of the advertising. You big boys should step up and give some financial support.
Kurt Savegnago