SurfTX wrote:I've been part of other forums/message boards in the past where you had to be logged-in in order to view posts. Has that been considered for here? Not sure how people would feel about it. My thought is that most users are logged-in anyway. It would help keep non-members from browsing the threads and help keep certain info a little more private (like discussing an ongoing issue or audit).Just a suggestion. Curious to hear what others think
Frankly wrote:A closed site would mean no new members. Not sure how many folks would join a forum if they couldn't look at it first.
I "browsed" Tax Almanac for years without ever being a member.
I agree with Frankly, I believe that closing the site would discourage new members.
I completely understand your concern regarding discussing what could be confidential information on a open forum however I would still have those concerns even if the information was discussed in a "private" or more restricted thread or forum setting.