I think you're confused, I wasn't complaining. In fact, I have said at least 3 times that I *understand* the reasoning and that it's just frustrating to suddenly be on the outside. I'm just sharing my opinion on the matter, which is what forums are for.
Also, just the other day when I looked it was 750 LC, which considering I've been posting fairly frequently and had only earned barely over 100 LC before coming across this thread, I think it's safe to assume that many people don't realize what this thread is. I only discovered it yesterday, and yeah I've earned a lot more since then and if someone hadn't been kind enough to give me member+ I would have been able to buy it fairly soon with the new discounted cost and what I have in the bank, but if I hadn't happened across a post mentioning this thread it might have taken me a month or two.
I'm not acting as though it's a herculean effort, I'm saying I don't like being "forced" to jump through hoops. I can be frustrated about something and express that opinion without complaining, and I think it's important to express those opinions because if I'm willing to speak up a lot of people are thinking it but might not be willing to share their thoughts.