As a monthly columnist for S&DG (A Signmakers Journal), I can assure you I know what I'm talking about.....26 years worth. I've been a bit busy and have never seen this Fraggle you're talking about...which issue & what page can I find it? As for the other monthly columnists, there are quite a few that have as much experience and more than myself. Yes we do get paid, and if you have such an abundance of knowledge to impart, and can write and communicate it to others then I'm sure you could get paid to pontificate as well. Just remember....it's a monthly commitment with deadlines that don't care about your workload.