Sorry if this has been covered, but I don't have the time to keep up with all the posts in this forum.

When I signed up with the AMA, I purchased a product. That product was the ability to join a club. As time has passed, the product has increased it's value as I take advantage of other aspects of the hobby. Competition, etc.
Instead of decreasing the rate, has the AMA identified the product that would attract these PF'ers? Seriously, a rate drop AIN'T gonna increase memberships. If you'll pay $29, you'll pay $58. But why? What reason does a PF'er have to buy membership at any fee?
Well, they would be purchasing the same product I do, but it doesn't get their attention. So what does/could AMA offer that WOULD increase PF'er memberships?
Seriously, I don't have an answer. Why do they even need to be members? Freq. control? Ok, I'll give you that one. What else? Clubs? That's a current product. E-clubs? Well, it's already the right of individual clubs to choose what can be flown at their field. I'd argue the ability to start an E-club already exist.
Seems to me like the AMA is offering something to a small group that should have been offered to everybody. The option of a lower rate without the rag. That'd keep the MA people on their toes!