yeah, if you would have asked me that same question last year i would have said the same thing. Actually i think there is a post on here where i said i thought it was pretty useless too. But i think it is much better this year. No, there is nothing to help crafters directly as far as tip on to make candles and b and b like craftserver but it is more of a networking site to help you promote your business no matter what you sell. I have to say it is much better then last year. I only joined for the insurance too. Now don't get me wrong, if it wasn't for the insurance i still would not pay to join, most of it is just info for your business all in one place. She has a lost of guest on her show, she has started a home shopping network type of show where you can buy and chat at the same time, it was fun and i won a gift one time. Lots of advise and networking.