Thanks for the feedback - appreciated.<p>I could've taken more time to explain that more clearly, and it probably would've sounded better, but I really <i>do</i> have other things to do.<p>The simple facts are that my votes don't count, I don't know why, I thought I was a useful contributor, I resent the implicit message that my votes aren't valued, and I think it's rude to walk away from a service because of a perceived flaw without giving feedback.<p>I'd be interested to know what people think the difference is between "user" and "customer."  Perhaps a "user" simply doesn't pay in any way, whereas a "customer" does.  I prefer to be a "customer."  In return for the contacts I've made and information gained, I'm happy to repay by taking time to add value.<p>Most companies try to turn users into customers.  I'm just pointing out that the current situation has turned a customer into a user, and that might not be what was intended.