As someone who doesn't sit in front of a computer and post to forms much I think the idea is a good one. Things that are free like TPR are never free of cost to someone and it seems like if you don't join it will remain the same. We have been ACE members for some time but find the TPR events much more fun. At the Bay Area Bash we took my mom, dad, brother in law and his wife, our daughter, son and his girlfriend and while some were not coaster or park fans everyone had a great time. While me and my wife have a good time at the ACE events I don't think the others would have enjoyed it quite as much. I for one would pay for a family membership and drop the ACE as we can never seem to make what few events they have up here in northern California.
I also believe in supporting what you use and this is a great way to help out and get something in return.