I agree, as long as the person organising is open about any gain they are getting from organising stuff like this then fair dues as they/you are the one doing the work.
If people were hiding anything about any personal gain, and they things were found out, that is when people get the bad taste in their mouths.
Be open and honest and let some of us newbies get the benefits that we would not normally be able to get.
This is my first post. I have been following the forum for a long time, and I am a moderate flashaholic. Finally this offer made me register, so if I am eligible to this offer I will take one, but I can totally understand if it is only for existing members.