Interesting thread, ptulmer. If I may, I'd like to toss my $0.02 in.

1) I'd like to see the AMA improve the way it handles various financial transactions, particularly membership acquisition and renewal. In today's day and age, it is, imo, unacceptable for ANY business, particularly one with a stated goal of appearing modern and streamlined, to take several days to process a credit card. The opportunity to enter a card number, have it processed immediately, and have a confirmation e-mail sent automatically should exist on AMA's website and via AMA's telephone number just as it does with the majority of hobby-related sites we shop on.

2) I'd like to see far less of MA Magazine...specifically, none. For ME, the magazine offers little of interest, and what notable information IS there I've had access to online, or at the LHS, or out at the field for months prior. For much the same reason, I don't willingly take delivery of a single periodical...no magazines, no newspapers, no newsletters. Now, here's the thing...I fully realize that what I just said is my personal opinion only, and for others, MA is a preferred valuable resource. There are those who lack the time necessary to haunt the internet, or those that prefer some of the more personal insights brought by MA, or even those who just "don't like them new-fangled computers, and prefer real paper in their hands". So be it...their opinion about MA is as valid as mine. For that reason, I believe MA should be a choice, not mandatory. I think it's only fair that the cost of producing MA be deducted from membership dues, but to be honest, EVEN if my dues remained the same, I'd STILL like the option to not have an MA sent to me that month.