Less can be more.

I also find that by putting up a limited number of images it makes me look at them harder and more self-critically to make sure I am putting up the best I can acheive. I also think that by taking into account comments from members helps me decide what to upload in that I like to try to give you what you like. And by doing that I get the humbling satisfaction of all your comments and ratings. And that in turn spurs me on to keep uploading..... 

Your fine John, nothing wrong with your uploads, you post just about the right amount of good photos, very nice to see & comment on.

I have nothing against none members, provided they upload a modest amount each time, then it's fair for everyone

You know what folks, this is so difficult and for various reasons. I am assured by Chris and Sarah that they are looking (and have been looking) at this issue for a long time, but respectfully it's a lot more complicated than you might think.

Chris and Sarah tell me they are working on various things to better the site, but I have to say that if I owned the site I would be a lot quicker to react to those who are a little over the top sometimes. That said, I will remind C&S of this discussion and point them to this thread again, in the hope that they can do something more quickly.

Please remember that whatever they do has to be balanced with finances and time! They use developers/programmers (call them what you will) those who write the code to make it legible for us, and they charge for what they do, paid for from donations etc!

It's a vicious circle because if they don't get the donations they struggle with the huge hosting bill. All the more reason to cut the numbers of images submitted I hear you say, but that won't help. In fact it actually does harm because every image approved is effectively a different POE page and gives them more opportunity to raise funds from adverts, online bookings, new memberships etc (few that they are) but to delete them would reduce that earning capability so you see it's difficult. I ask that you don't even consider doing that thinking it will help, it won't!

C&S will see your comments and will resolve the issue when they can. In the meantime I ask that you bear with us (them) but by all means do keep voicing your opinion, because thats the way things do get changed, albeit eventually!

Potential revenue from the 'page' that the image creates Dave, not the image creating revenue, a subtle difference, but I think you understand and I just wanted to make it clear.

I have said previously that changes are on the way and they are, but it's far too slow and it's annoying the very people who support POE most of all, so I am with you every step of the way and will do what I can to chase up Chris and Sarah (even though they won't like me saying that) to get automatic renewals of memberships, the sale of your images to earn both you and POE money, a newsletter and so on.

There is so much that could be done to the POE site to help raise more funds, we live in hope!

Thanks for your support members, I know you all mean well and are only looking out for Chris and Sarah (and POE of course). Thank you.