I am a new member and have learned much in the month or so since I discovered the site. Had I been required to pay up front,I would not have entered the site. Banner ads might be OK if not too obstrusive, but pop-ups I despise.Preferrably, ads would be pond related. Perhaps a free general area for newbies,and a members only pay area for more detailed information...maybe allow Pond Boss subscribers full access.
