EDIT I wish I was! <VBG>
Seriously, no, I am not nor have I ever been paid to either form any opinion or to post my opinions on any message board on any topic at any time in my life (sheesh, I hope that covers it).
The same question could be asked of the shameless pumpers, but of course that wouldn't be proper, now would it?
EDIT: I am offended that you ask such a question. Tells me volumes on where you are coming from.