Who is the Download issue affecting....
Newer non paying members - YES
Newer paying members - Not Sure
Older paying and other special privileged members (such as mods, layout producers) - NO
Older non paying members - Not Sure
I'm not fussed about non paying members receiving any downloads, whether they are new or old members. They need to join DIF and either put up with download restrictions, or make a small donation and get everything available and the support from us members.
I am fussed about anyone who is a paid member here, getting what they have paid for. If you've paid for a membership, via Paypal and not got downloads available to you within 48 hours, then you need to send a message to the person they have paid and inform them. If they get no response within a week, then they need to contact Paypal to get their money back.