Hi Punkindrublik,
I haven't heard any talk in the four years I've been here about making MA an option. Frankly, it it were made an option, based on the numbers in the annual audit report, the reduction in dues would be closer to $6.25-$6.75. That number would then be further reduced by the necessity to provide the non-subscribing member with some type of organization "newsletter". Of course, these numbers are extremely arbitrary because we don't know, for this discussion, how many members would continue to receive MA and that would impact the bottom line.

I do think MA should be operated as a well-run business entity with the intent of having the least amount of impact as possible on member dues.
Dave