limits and the forum
As a non-pilot, but a denizen of the web since '89 I would argue that though discussion of posting rights, or posting rankings *may* have merit. Locking the forum to pilots only is not in the best interests of anyone. The purpose of the http protocol was and is the providing of information to all without qualification of their *right* to access it. I still long for the day long past when I could "talk". (Old unix cvommand) to anyone with a email address and logge on and receive an expert opinion. Yes the uneducated tend to offer bad info, but good info comes with sources and supporting arguments. Allow me a source of knowledge, my government and my media do enough to protect my fragile mind already .