I validated over 40 new members over christmas - You weren't one of them because you weren't deemed an 'active' member as you had 10 posts or less. The board has just had a software upgrade which has meant until yesterday the mods couldn't validate new members. If you've got some more patience, wait until someone is validating again and I'm sure you'll get validated. If not, then try mbuk forum or ebay? None of us get paid for being admin/moderators, and it's not like you're paying for a service here, so like it or lump it. Jon