We've had a string of spam ads posted by new "members"(I doubt they
know a Super Bee from a Toyota Corolla) . These folks apparently join
every yahoo group that exists and post their ads. This not only goes on
the board, but is bounced to folks emails that receive messages. This
is annoying and I see no point in putting up with it....Therefore...

From here on membership has been changed to the restricted mode. That
is, to become a member, someone has to receive approval from a
moderator. In order to receive my approval, someone will have to be
vouched for by an existing member. If this new member posts spam ads,
odds are BOTH members( new member and their "sponsor") will be banned.
This will be judged on a case by case basis, but I am a hard-ass when
it comes to idiots with spam ads so be careful whom you vouch for.
Thanks
Richard