Bob - If that person had been trying to join for over a year, then they had something in their application that was not desireable for the Forums. I have been reviewing all applications since becoming moderator 3-4 years ago and if I wasn't sure about someone I would let Dave research further. We have been down 4-5 months now so the longest it could have been is that time frame. I do agree with everyone in that we are loosing potential new members daily and it is time that we got made right again.