2. They got something to hide. They probably know there is no reason for the site to be banned but they have an error in their algo and they can’t change it.
I would vote on option 2 …
If your site is a business oriented site EG – you make money off of it they EXPECT you to pay for sitematch!
At $45 per page and 15c + per click! I DONT THINK SO! Furthermore, I think that would be the biggest mistake you could make IMHO, because the second you stopped paying youd be tossed into the do not index list!
Sure wish MSN would hurry up and get their product ready because right now Y! has a decent share pushing site match to a slew of engines!