thanks BM. we have considered some of those ideas as well. the problem we saw regarding removing images from the gallery is that though no one goes back that far, many do check out a specific artist's personal gallery. we also do every several monthes check the links on the freestuff area for broken links. in fact, we have a check up coming up in june. as for the idea of the membership fee, it would rub wrong on the very basis of the forum itself. a free site for information and the sharing of ideas. and deep down inside i don't see very many paying for a resource that can be found free at other great places like the Big-I forum or the PFO and the like. thanks very much for bringing these ideas up, though :) they are, as well as the time you put into them, are GREATLY appreciated. thank you brainmuffin. BTW, LOVE the name! ;)