In article ,
Iain M Churches wrote:
My point is Don, that *we* the members of this group are keeping people
out by our churlish behaviour, and the influx of new blood (or old blood
for that matter:-) would add a new dimension.

I doubt it. Those who are 'put off' by the 'churlish behaviour' are likely
to be those who don't want their views challenged.

If you wish such a group - where say valvies can discuss their hobby and
make the most outrageous claims with impunity - then you need to set up a
group where that is in the charter.

UKRAV is such a group where vinyl enthusiasts can 'wax' lyrical about its
'advantages'. But even those who set it up - for the self same reasons as
you seem to want - ignore it and post here. Draw your own conclusions.

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