I may be too cynical, but I can't see how booting Reuben out of the Restaurant will be the defining moment when the Premium Partners suddenly realize that supporting the forum is actually in their own best interest. Rick at AudioImages saw the light a couple of years ago and has no doubt benefited financially from his involvement. He has certainly made a significant contribution, acting as an informational conduit between the Mothership and the Forum. He did this on his own initiative. Every other Premium Partner throughout the Meridian ecosystem has had exactly the same opportunity, and has been blind to it. The Moderators have not shared with us what new motivation Premium Partners will now have to become contributing members. I hope this works out well. It is now up to the Premium Partners to show that the trust that has been placed in them by the Moderators, and the sacrifice that has been made by the Forum, was not ill advised.

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