
A long while ago, when the new website was created, Associate Members lost the right to post on the message board

After due consideration, it has been decided to restore this right to Associate Members, and, in consequence, to increase that Membership Fee to the same level as Full Member.
Existing Associate Members may choose to retain their current status, or upgrade to the "new" status, either when their subscription is due for renewal, or immediately. If they choose the latter, they may, as an incentive, do so without further payment in respect of the balance of their current subscription period. To do so, please PM or email me, and it will happen, as if by magic.
The "old" status will not be available to new Associate Members.