Quote Originally Posted by Sawin View Post
I'd think it can just begin from the top. You mods can allow certain members of the site to get in, based on your own selection and then each of those folks have the opportunity to suggest additional members who they know personally, and think should be a part of the conversation.
I would tend to agree. Either referrals or maybe a 100+ post minimum. Weed out the lookyloos. Something to show genuine activity among us.