I upped mine to Gold status some time ago (back when Groupee was in control); it's a shame it's not even offered anymore, ended up way cheaper in the long run than renewing every year.
Probably the reason it's no longer offered.
Heres to hoping for a faster release schedule after 7.6 is finalized; I know the painstaking security issues that pushed the release back hit us all.
Probably best in the end. Getting UBB Threads right from here on out should be the #1 goal.