Non member forums no longer free?

[rugger]

Jim- Is this correct that the Non-member forums ie. 6.2/6.5 forums are no longer free to non paying members. This is starting to get a little frustrating. I thought the offical line was the membership fee covers the members area and this was a free service. Please correct me if im wrong. Hard to convince people to join the page if they cant sample it first. Any chance of Personal messaging between member features? This would be benifical for members to exchange personal info so they can meet for events or cordinate if they're lending a helping hand etc. Delete, romove, reply what ever you feel best.
Cheers, Erik Lundquist