For the Record:

1) I DO consider 'our' forum still a pleasant place to hang out and and goof off or have a good discussion (and much more) and I DO support members-only in the BS section. Think of the annual Getaway: if Guests showed up in random numbers no one would know how much food to cook or how many beds to provide. There is a reason that one registers. Registration eliminates confusion.

2) Continuing the Getaway analogy, YES, I definitely support the officials' participation even if on occasion they have to settle a dispute and sometimes rule against my views.

3) Say the officials are participating in the current music scene but on occasion make it known that they hope to someday move the whole shebang to another location that is more to the liking of most of the participants, Sure. Why not? We'll live, and may even love the new location.