Hi Dan and all,
I'm a DIYer (with a copy of the Regs, and always compliant) and find this site extremely helpful - most questions I come up with have already been answered. Yes, the ads are a big PITA, but it costs to run a site (I've no idea of the actual costs - ?) and without sponsorship from the advertisers, who's going to pick up the bill. Personally, I'd be happy to pay, say £10 PA for access/use, but to collect and administrate membership fees would generate ever more increasing costs, so Dan you're damned if you and out of pocket if you don't. Sorry, I can't be more constructive. CGJon