There is democracy on FT, represented by 9 elected TBers on board. TBers vote on motions. A motion passes if two-thirds of TBers vote in favor. TBers don't vote on proposals. A proposal becomes a (votable) motion when one TBer makes a motion and another TBer seconds it in the private TB Forum. Meaning a proposal needs support from at least two TBers to get started.
OK, so from the sounds of the opinions of the TB board members this proposal isn't going to get off the ground (so to speak), let alone be voted in.
Really, the airline forums are an elitist group for high status frequent fliers or those who aspire to the status. I'm sure most of them do fly with LCCs from time to time but many of them don't want to admit it, let alone discuss it in the same forum for fear of losing face.
The low cost carriers don't fit in with the demographic here. I'll stick with FT because I get some really useful information (though I don't post that often anymore) but look elsewhere for a forum for frequent fliers of the LCCs.
It was a pretty off the wall post in the first place but unless we have a strong consensus then we should just move on - the discussion has run it's course.
Thanks to all who participated, especially to those who kept their cool and made their points so eloquently. ^