Yes really! Nothing says you have to post to be a VIP member. All that was required for VIP was a payment. As you can see I joined the site in July and I guess because I don't post ( just read) I am still considered a newbie. But I am cool with that. I am only here to obtain more knowledge.
I have elected not to renew my VIP status at this time . However, I have signed up for the offshore opportunitities through Sara, yet I am no longer able to gain access to the Offshore forum. Is this fair?