Sir, you mistake this for a democracy. It is not. This forum is privately operated, and the owners/moderators make the rules. They allow for an amazing diversity of opinions, only stepping in when issues arise that infringe on the smooth functioning of the forum. I applaud this move, as it SHOULD encourage more active participation in areas other than the trading post, while weeding out the folks that join only to hawk their wares. If you are unhappy with the rules, feel free to ask for a full refund of the monies you paid to join...