.....but would members get to read your most recent informative (above) post in the Political Forum by clicking on the Political Talk link,, oops...they can't see it.....only those who have already subscribed receive the benefit of its subtle but profound context......maybe under recent posts that reflect and acknowledge the existence of the forum....whoa....I forgot...its blocked unless you subscribe. Sooo....the above post from you is really wasted on those that already have heard the sermon. Kinda like preaching to the choir as only those that have "two clicked" can read it. I guess the word "superfluous" would apply.

Two small mouse clicks buried in the fine print have accomplished the change in tenor and participation you desired.....and it almost silenced the critics who still on occasion take pot shots at Political Forum participants from the safety of the General Forum you also sanction. Remember the recent "racists" comment among others.

Notwithstanding the wisecracks in kind....I know you have tried to restore political to its former dynamic standard without distressing members who are intimidated by it or sought its removal in furtherance of an agenda. I also am not oblivious to business considerations that may be part of the equation. I understand that mediating between competing interests is a thankless, time consuming job....but....that's why you get the big bucks....right. Speaking of big bucks, Tony and dklassen deserve a raise and flak jackets for their stellar work. If only there was an opt out option instead of an opt in option. Would you even consider that alternative?

That's about it from my end.....unless your having fun and want to play.

Thank you again for providing the forum and TOTV. There are a lot more positive aspects than suggested by these sidebar excursions.