This has probably answered before...many times..

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. I will answer your questions, Sophiegirl!

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First, how to get a star: Click on the tab "My Account" at the top of the page. There you will see among other tabs, the one that says "Star Account." Click that one, and there will be directions.

You do not have to have one, far from it. It's not "Pay to Play." The star gives you some benefits. The ads disappear, which for me is the main one. You can have more people on your Jury Blacklist. And so on. When you click the "Star Account" all the benefits are listed there.

It is a symbol of support for the website. This is one of the ways that the Admins make their income.

Your opinions are always worthy of being heard. You may be having a hard time getting heard because you're relatively new.

You won't be banned for your feelings. And you certainly don't have to have a star to confirm that you have your own mind, your own intellect, or your own sensibilities.

I'm glad you're here...