Some people are resistant to change.

I am one of those people.

I am sure that by loosening off on the moderation somewhat, flattening out the ranks system (Junior/Member/Senior -> Member) and giving all members the same same rights (personal avatars, a decent PM box size, full access to the backroom and gameroom), the .org can appeal to those people that prefer not to go the other TW fansites for whatever reason. I can't see it hurting the .org and can't understand all the aversion to it.
I'd prefer to keep the senior member/member, but definately remove junior. Same rights yes, gameroom is fully open now, PM size should be doubled for everyone. I've had to empty mine twice in the last 2 months, and I get the 500. The avatars, however, I still won't budge on. The profile pic can be displayed, and thats free.

Andres: yeah the TWC rank system immediately caused me to cease participation there. I can't even play mafia there because of it.