thanks harley...I just didn't want to get to carried away with it anyway...so thanks...maybe a game sometime would be nice...you pick :)

This has been outstanding exchange on a subject that hasn't really come up. However it is something to consider as this site grows. I really dont ask for anything from Fencer. I am satisified for way this site is. I am not asking for any more features or upgrades. I would like to see some new games like Battleship or Stratego, but I can play those at IYT if I so desire and I do keep at least one of each on going when there is inactivity here. This is a great site and lets keep it alive and strong.

The whole reason I bought the matter up, is because I am a paying member (and believe me with the exchange rate when I joined it cost me closer to $80AUD) is the fact paying members are being disadvantaged by not being able to access the server at all times because of there is too much traffic. So what is the solution? For those of us who do not have all day to try and access a computer to find those times when the server is not overloaded and I am sure it is not just me, it is very offputting, especially when there are sites out there which do not have this problem. Limiting moves for non paying members seems a fair thing, after all they have not contributed any financial aid to keeping the site running. I understand some people say they cannot afford a membership, but they always seem to be able to afford their internet connection! Perhaps it is just paying the lump sum for a yearly connection which makes it more difficult? Would it help if there was an option for quarterly or even monthly memberships? Would this encourage more people to join? Or are a small % of people going to be the only ones to pay to keep this site running?