To be clear, I'm on the "I don't even know what to think of LPUX" bandwagon. Any LPU year that has a CD of 10 b-sides can't really suck a whole lot of dick.
Obviously, that was just an analogy rather than a comparison - but, proportionately, I think you could look at it the same way; it might just be a fanclub but people are talking about a whole $60 as well. That's a lot to give just on blind faith.
How about, 1. Sign up, and 1.1. don't use the message boards, spread it around. 1.2. spam the message boards with a petition they should go changed back. 2. Don't sign up at all. You won't do any of these two, will you? LOL