Simply put, you, a user, become a member the second you log in to the website with whatever email service you are using that is supported by the website. Memberships have been in various areas for years. In this case, you are a member that can do the following things: - Use the forum and post on the forum - Manage your account and settings - Earn badges for various reasons - Gain access to free membership goodies and webpages

Goodies are little rewards or gifts that you may get for free, including safe links to downloads for new games, demos, and other amazing things (when and wherever possible). You are not obligated to accept anything, you can ignore any goodies you may receive.

You have control of your account and can leave the website anytime, if you aren't satisfied with the website. Just remember that you can rejoin again at any time. If accounts are troublesome or are breaking terms of service, admins can remove bad accounts and report it to the webmaster.