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Originally Posted by franciejones
What the "nay sayers" keep failing to mention is that EVERYONE will be free to read all info here....
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Hi Francie...
I what many people, myself included are feeling, and the point we're trying to make is this..
yes, we understand the forum will be 'free to read' by all after the change to a monetary-based participation system is imposed... but the point that seems to have been overlooked (or perhaps ignored?) is that what MAKES this forum what it is, is the very information that is provided by the members themselves.. through being able to come and participate, freely and equally.
The whole idea/premise of a Forum, as I understand it, is participation by the public/audience (forgive me if I'm incorrect, I have not checked this in dictionary)... it is the members being able to actively contribute/voice/discuss.. not stand behind a screen hidden from view and just observe..
The members ARE this forum. No members = No information = No forum.
Without the members being able to input/access freely and equally... I think the forum will, sadly, start to be somewhat lacking in having content, and diversity, and may very well find itself not having "all the info", before too long....
Peace and good wishes
