I've been a member of this community since 2009, but just don't post - except to occasionally buy a barrel or accessory on the classifieds. Until this recent attempt to contact the other member, or post a reply on his ad, I've been able to both reply to the ad and PM the member. Surprised that I'm now being blocked from doing so. My history here has always been positive.
I was a paying member until the site automatically deducted the membership fee, at a time that was very inconvenient for me. So I discontinued the auto deduction and haven't renewed.
Still seems odd that I can't even contact a moderator, and must air all of this out in public.

Thanks for the replies.

Don