I am a “Gold Member on AFF. During the last several days, the messaging component has been suffering frustrating problems. Sometimes it works, other times, it buffers endlessly. I contacted tech support twice. They were of no use. They said they could not duplicate my problem, yet many members I am able to connect with, say they are experiencing the same issue. Tech support says clear cache, don’t access using a bookmark. They say it is a browser issue. Wrong!…Same problem on all 3 of my computers and my cell phone. Add to this, they do not vett members. I get untold numbers of messages from scammers, hookers and escorts. Most are standard free members some pay. You never know what the person will be like until you really drill down and then find you have wasted a lot of time. I told them about this problem and it fell on deaf ears. I will not be renewing my annual membership. I would recommend that you don’t waste your money and join!