Donny,

Becoming a paying Member at Tyros2.net is voluntary not mandatory. The Forum is free plus so are all the articles. You pay only if you want to have access to tons of downloads although some of the downloads are free to download by anyone. But for discussion about the Tyros2 in the Forum or reading the latest news or articles, etc. about the Tyros2 it's totally free.

I think since Kenneth is broadcasting to the world about the efficacies and advantages of the Yamaha Tyros2 and gets more visitors a day than Yamaha's own ArrangerWorkstation Site most likely, I really don't see anything wrong with his asking for contributions from Members who 'want' to donate especially since it's on a voluntary basis. He has to spend the cost and time to maintain the web site plus he's also trying to save up to buy a Yamaha product i.e., a Tyros2 , which I'm sure he will use some of the donations towards.

"Thank You" is not a four letter word btw. Maybe in Yamaha's eyes it is though.

Best regards,
Mike

[This message has been edited by keybplayer (edited 06-08-2006).]