2257 - Im about to be real unpopular!

[MrYum]

Linkster...I had promised myself to stay out of these 2257 threads for a multitude of reasons. But, your post demanded a response...more and more repect for you every day man

I really think you hit all the salient points...especially in that the FSC is a trade organization...not necessarily a free speech organization. AND they are the ones stepping up and fighting. That fight takes money...this time...and the NEXT time. This is our opportunity to make that trade organization stronger for future battles as well...and we all know there will be future battles.

On the subject of fees, yes their fee structure is a freakin mess...which I've told them on the phone. However, IF you call them and explain what your business is...in most cases, you DO NOT have to pay $300 per site. I paid the $300 and was later told that it was too much...even though I own 60+ domains. The FSC offered to refund $200 of my membership fees...I told them to keep the money to support the cause.

Look, I know a lot of folks are very upset about this new wrinkle. But the FSC is an established organization that has retained some of the hot shot attorneys in our field. And they are stepping up to the plate to fight the fight. The more members they have...the more clout they have...the more credibilty they have and the stronger they are.

Honestly, I do wish the deal had covered everyone. While I rather doubt the DOJ will go after anyone while this is brewing...I still hope the FSC's phones are ringing off the fuckin hook. I for one want that organization to be as strong and solvent as possible.

Okay...that's my little piece...time to get out of these threads again...