Originally Posted by nnc0
Unfortunately I only ever acquired a PPL, long since expired and like Chewie, I find myself on the verge of being silenced.
Really? Why? There is no proposal to change the rest of Pprune, simply a suggestion that a new, private forum be introduced. That doesn't disenfanchise anyone - there are already several private forums to which you do not have access.
I am strongly of the opinion that this forum, should it go ahead, be just like the other private forums - exclusive to those deemed qualified to contribute. To avoid it being taken out of context by others (such as the Press, and those resentful of any perceived exclusion) it should be wholely private; not readable by anyone not a member. Should any particular topic become of relevance to any organisation outside Pprune, or should expert comment be required from outside the membership, access could be given temporarily as required.
Pprune as it is now will continue unchanged (in this context), and those not part of the new forum need hardly be aware of its presence.