By using the Forum Search feature, I was able to find some of my old posts and old account names. 52sexybutt is my 12th NN account.
I actually debuted here in 2009 as greatbutt46.
The point is is every time I came back and TRULY participated in NN I was a Premium member. Heck I even paid for my second wife's Premium Membership.
The 'Friend Activity' feature alone is worth $19.95. Personally when I'm not on for a few days, I like to hit the column header 'New pics'and it allows me to see the sexy new pics that my Friends post.
If I get a creepy comment, I can delete the comment. If I have a typo in a blog, I can edit it. If I post a picture that gets no love for a week, I can take it down.
I love NN and being premium is the only way to go.