"Free" implies no exchange of value; a one way street. It's difficult to have a thoughtful discussion based on a false premise (I'm assuming Ning -and any othe

"Free" implies no exchange of value; a one way street. It's difficult to have a thoughtful discussion based on a false premise (I'm assuming Ning -and any other free service- derives some benefit from its users). That said, changing TOS to the extent it alienates customers is a sure-fire way to relegate yourself into obscurity.