Thanks George. 

I was wondering (and somebody else just mentioned it)...how do activity points work?  Do you get X number of points for the number of Hubs you visit, for each post, for rating posters, for rating posts..etc.?  I thinks its all of the above but is there an actual forumula others can be told of?  The problem is not everybody is as wordy or as active as "others" (insert my name here) but they want to at least have the ability to PM other members.  Personally speaking, I think the ability to PM should be a given from day one.  Abusers (spammers) could be dealt with individually when it happens but based on my experience they are rare.  I don't think the lurkers should be punished for not wanting to participate...for some this is just an information gathering medium and not necessarily a soapbox.  Just my two cents..perhaps 5...