SubSim is about so much more than just the downloads area. This is the absolute best resource anywhere for information about game play, technical help, and camaraderie as it relates not just to our favorite sim, but current events, etc~
Not only can you improve your enjoyment of the game through the experience of others who share their knowledge for all here- but you can make your game so much more than it ever was right out of the box.
You found a way to make a purchase of the original game, which was likely much more than the minimum contribution here to help defray the cost of providing a great service- I believe it is likely you can afford to support the site if it is worthwhile to you. If it is, support it as best you can. If it isn't, then don't.
The way I look at it, is that I am paying a few dollars more to make the game I enjoy, so much more enjoyable than it ever was as a stock game. The hours of enjoyment that I get in return, is worth it.
It is a matter of value, convenience (we always pay for convenience) and priorities. My "entertainment dollars" are also limited and I chose how I spend those dollars. SubSim deserves a small bit of it, and they get it. It is worth every penny to me, and more- could I afford to do so.
To the entire SubSim community, I say
