I have no real idea why this is, but this industry seems to breed more than it's fair share of arrogant idiots. I saw, at least, one of the offensive responses to your request and I assume, having a naive inflated opinion of human nature, that this person has an esoteric sense of humour and wasn't meaning to be arrogant or offensive at all. Even this person, who obviously knows more about everything than everyone else, had to start somewhere and I hope he got a better welcome than you.
My apologies to the wide variety of people aparently offended by my request for subscription, and many thanks to the people who pointed me
towards the proper subscription channels.
I recall being told this list was private and required references, my mistake.
Jason Storm