can someone do that? do i have to pay?

You are already a provider acct. on here.  Just post under your handle.  You only have to pay if you want unlimited ViP membership.  You can get limited VIP membership by requesting it.  You have to have at least one review to ask for it, I think.  

Swim

Am I set up as a provider too? I'm not so sure...I have a lot of hobbyist options on my end..thanks swim!

There is only one "registration form".  Once you have a review, use the "contact us" link & admin will connect your review with your registration.

Cyn, we can clearly see you are a provider since whenever you post it says under your handle "see my reviews". This is the most obvious way to tell you are a provider. Until providers have a review and can have the review linked to their TER handle (as you do) there is no difference as far as the basic membership is concerned. If as a provider you pay for the VIP membership then you will have full access as the guys do. If your VIP is the free limited provider type then you will have some restrictions.

about how this gets done?  I need a provider acct, I'm currently a basic member.
thanks