Do the 5 packs count?

I've kicked in money to AM here and there but damned if I can remember. I think I was a purple supporter once and I think I paid for an ad to be highlighted once or twice. When I found the 5 pack ads it seemed to me to be the ticket that I liked, in comparison to a month's support the ads are there when you need them.

So to be brief do the 5 packs count as support?

thanks
Greg N

p.s. I'm glad I found this thread I'll try to let some of my laggard friends know what's up.