I apologise for the digression.
  However, it appears to me the answer to your dilemma is in your own post here. 
 Just to answer Dibbs point as well  - there has been a members section long before the 'DSC topics' area was available. Its just that it was pointing towards a secure area for members details, bike registration and then for ratings of dealers which I believe it was decided needed to be kept seperate. 
 Mark has already stated the reasons the thread in question has been moved into 'DSC topics'  - can I suggest, if users of the board are so concern about policy - then Paul still has quite a few unfilled positions on the MT. 
 As for 'not knowing the rules of the game' - I'm sorry but the only ones I'm currently interested in are trying to 
HELP on the website, a novelty I know but, something that I hope I've always tried to do. 
 Finally a lovely quote from a member on a related topic:  
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   | Originally posted by Screwy 
 Well I cant speak for Totto but myself personally , I have no problem with the webteam or managment team I dont even have a problem with the way the club  is run, I just can not be arsed with the constant toy chucking,dummy spitting and general negativity displayed over the last few months on the boards .
 
 Its only a message board but it is my main contact with the club so my perception of the club is based on what i see here ,Some people thrive on strife and dissent ,I personally dont. Like most people I get enough crap in real life without actively seeking it out on the boards .
 
 That said I will probably stay a member , Just not use the message board so much .
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    Well written and Very poignant, I think. 
 If anyone wishes to contact me privately via U2U or Email please feel to do so. 
 Regards - Frank.