What
Valerie is trying to say is that do not ignore the PTC ads. Many members think its not worth it to click those $0.001 ads. Some don't even click the guaranteed $0.01 ads despite being online and checking their ClixSense account.
While it may not be worth a lot individually, it does add up over time as Valerie points out in her stats. The number will obviously vary according the user's demographic location, like for instance I have so far earned $59.84 from my personal PTC clicks.
Its just a suggestion and no one is forcing you click those ads.
chefkang wrote: 
ptcscrutiny wrote:
For a $17 upgrade you are getting $14.60 worth guaranteed ads in the entire year along with 1000 welcome ad credits worth $2.40
$14.60 is misleading because $3.65 you have as standard members anyway. You only get 3 more guaranteed ads with the upgrade
Plus the welcome ad credits while it's a good bonus, it has zero value for those who have nothing to advertise
ptcscrutiny wrote:
So that $17 is paying for itself eventually.
So you are wrong.
Now you are just ripping it apart
Like I said, its better to upgrade only if you are looking for higher affiliate commissions or for the higer Daily Checklist Bonus. Don't upgrade just to click 3 extra $0.01 ads daily.