After being on this pool for the past 30 days and keeping tabs on the other places I had mined at previously, I can still say without a doubt that I am profiting more here.  This may not be true for everyone as each person's location, set up, etc can and will make a difference.  I do feel for the people who have to pay more for electricity.  Even if I were making a little less here I would still remain here due to the attentiveness and helpfulness of Terk as well as the information he provides.  Granted, it has been stated several times now that the overall altcoin situation is low at the moment.  It happens, has happened before and will happen again.  Just ride the rough patch and calmer waters will happen soon!