Bernice: my log in has always been at the top  perhaps you changed something in your settings

One of the things that sets this site apart from other turn based sites, is the fact it isn't like other turn based sites,   I like the tournament set up I like the ability to set up tournaments and pick and choose the time limits I want,  As a paying member I like the ability to have as many games as I choose without limits.  These are  two of the features that set this site apart from others and the reason I pay for membership.  I like the feature that we have the ability to talk on different boards.  I think this site just needs someone who is interested in it who isn't going to change everything when ownership changes.  Perhaps some new games and variants perhaps a better stair system.  This site needs to attract more paying members currently I don't think it does that anymore.

There is my opinion for what its worth!

JerNYC:  wow if you feel that way I cannot understand why you even play here!!!

I do not find paying members here to feel above non paying members at all.  In fact you will find most paying members are friendly and help non paying members.
  As for membership declining here I think it is people have moved on to different types of games, this site has not had upgrades in several years.  Fencer has said himself he doesn't have the time or interest, neither paying or non paying members can do anything about that.  That is a completely different issue