I think the first thing we should look at is why the MFCA board was started. Giving everyone freedom to talk about whatever league they want, ways to play, manufacturers in the hobby, posting any pictures(reasonable), and keeping everyone together. To ensure EF goes on and to show others it is still alive and well. A place where there are no manufacturer restrictions too.
The only reason I see to have a members only section would be to keep the trash talking between members in that section. When, new players(young or old), or returning to the hobby players visit the site and start reading those posts, they may interpret the posts in a different manner than it is meant to be, and decide, "this isn't for me" or "I'll keep playing on my own". To me this would be the only reason to have that forum.
I do believe however that with The Tweak as good as it is. (Thank you Matt, Wolf and Al!!) that only MFCA paid members should be allowed to write articles and advertise in it.
Of course, all this is just my view.
Mike
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