I've never really cared if anyone was a premium member before... never... even on Letterville, where I spent years before here... they have a similar pay, or no pay choice..
...but a lot of people give knowledge instead of monetary support, and sometimes, that knowledge brings & keeps many other paying customers... and even when it doesn't, some people just lurk, and don't demand a lot of attention...
...but in Addie's case, it is just like I told him... I honestly feel like he has sent mixed signals, many of which look for all purposes to suggest he is here to attract drama & disturb the peace... NOT to better himself.. yet, the other signal is that he does wish to learn, and behave in a socially acceptable manner... which i can just barely do myself at times... so I'm rooting for him...
but you know that expression "God helps those who help themselves"?...
...well, since I seem to try to play God around here from time to time

I thought I'd only help him if he helps himself..
...and if he wants me to believe he is here to learn... I just decided for the first time, that he is someone I really think owes it to contribute to this site, and that will have to be monetary because i don't see him teaching a lot of
sign making skills just yet...