Lack of new people is killing the backroom and the entire forum

[al Roumi]

I see, so in your eyes unless I'm proven to be "ex staff" or a "veteran member", my views on this are valueless?

No but the drama and subterfuge do undermine your credibility. In any case I really haven't been around long enough to know who you are/were (see left).

I do think you raised some good points, most of those in your post in fact. I just felt you dulled the keen-ness of your argument with the cloak and dagger/voice from the grave stuff. On the avatar thing, personaly, the TWC always seems so brash and corny and I honestly do get annoyed with enourmous/distracting sigs and avatars.

I certainly think you are spot on about the accessibility of the Org. The junior member thing (which includes an irritating inability to choose even among the TW avatars ) rang true in particular. I've already said I think the Backroom should be advertised and open on a simple request, with no need for probation or groveling.