I can see that the number would be very slippery, in defining active member. And I don't know if it would be to the advantage of Kevin, or for that matter members, to have it pinned down. Depending on how it was figured it could make the Forum membership look spare, or have it look pumped up, neither of which is to our benefit. I have a guesstimate in mind, but it is purely approximation so of no real value. There is a core of members who keep the place lit up and the show going, and many others who are short termers or occasional or rare posters. A considerable amount of the sales to sponsors likely comes from people who view but don't post or join. Also, many of the posts get picked up on Google and other searches on a vast array of subjects, pipes and otherwise. It would be pleasing to have a number, but like many numbers, it might be less than meaningful.