Originally Posted by gemac

I have suggested to Moderators, and now suggest to Randy, that AA forum be allowed to create a restricted-access subforum where experienced posters can be allowed to play under a looser set of rules (maybe not no rules at all, but like we had on the main AA forum up until a couple of weeks ago, or perhaps even looser). This proposed forum would have a gatekeeper restriction like Coupon Connection or Omni, which would keep out the casual newbies who tend to post without thinking. The forum would also contain clear labeling that the rules are somewhat looser than in the other forii, so please don't enter if your feelings are easily bruised. Any member who met the post count requirement could read and post in either the main AA forum or the subforum. If they had a low tolerance for silly newbies, they could just skip the main forum and click directly into the subforum.

This idea seems to me to capture both worlds and satisfy both camps. Randy would be pleased, as silly newbies would be treated with dignity and respect out in the main AA forum. The veteran posters who prefer the way things used to be would be happy, as there would be a place where it still is that way. The only losers would be the serious newbies, as they would have to put in some effort to "earn their stripes" and gain admittance. But they have to do that now before participating in Coupon Connection and Omni, and it doesn't seem to be holding them back.

I respectfully submit this suggestion as one way to resolve the current discontent, maintain and increase Flyertalk membership and activity, and put the most smiles on the most faces possible.

Yours for an even bigger and better Flyertalk.