Quote Originally Posted by Ludens
I also think you are exaggerating the problem. For one, junior members have access to 26 of the 30 forums on the forum index, and many of those 26 have several subforums. Only the miscellaneous forums (minus the Watchtower) are off-limits, and since those are not TW-oriented they are not the first place where new members will go (excepting perhaps the Monastery).
Fair enough, I'll admit that it's not as restrictive as it was, but that's my point: Considering that JMs are no longer restricted to the watchtower is the JM rank still worthwhile? If you think it's still worthwhile for the posting restrictions then I would have to disagree on that for the reasons mentioned above. I still stick to my original argument. Most forums don't need this kind of system and survive very well, thrive even, without it.