NCR = Not Chip Related. Put at the front of posts letting everyone know that though this is the Chip Board, this is not a chipping related posts. Done as a courtesy for those that only want to talk about chipping.

Ref Stu.....(trying to word this delicately as possible). The CCGTCC has instituted an increase in its dues. (Please note that the CCGTCC has nothing to do with this Board....it is run by Greg Susuong). Ok...still with me? Stu and others are protesting this increase in dues by forming there own "Club" which they have called the Non Members Club...or NM1, NM2, etc.

Red X. You are axactly correct. It means that there is no body in the text box and there for something that does not need to be opened or read. The red X is generated automatically by the forum program.

Again welcome, and enjoy the hobby!