Groan groan groan.
If the BS want to close their forum then that is entirely up to them. I am sure their AGM will either confirm or not whether it was a correct decision. After all you elect officers to make decisions, and the governance (ie what they are allowed, and not allowed, to do) will be clearly stated, so as long as they stuck by this then who can complain?
The analogy to the current government is not valid. We all know the score, so we have to abide by the rules and process. No party offered us an alternative, so tough. Its the same with the BS. They have taken a decision in good faith, within their remit. This will be tested at the AGM.
Also because it is now closed they can garner feedback from the members without having "chaff" `from the sidelines (non members).
Personally I would not wish to pay money for a forum, so I assume their are additional benefits of being a BS member, which are.........what?
At the end of the day it sounds to me that joining groups like BS is done for the passsion and in the hope that they are a "beacon" for all like minded anglers.
It is also totally uninteresting !!
