I'd bet that the lockout was not aimed at newcomers
and potential glider pilots; it is probably directed
at those who fly gliders but won't join SSA.

At 18:30 02 April 2005, Mike wrote:
First, I'd like to commend the new SSA leadership and
its webmaster for
the improved website makeover. Second, in a sport
which is in great
need of increased visibility in the face of decreasing
membership, I'd
prefer to not lock out anyone that's making an attempt
to find out more
information about soaring as his/her potential hobby.
If we can get a
potential member to our doorstep, let's not make any
obsticles for him
or her. For those things which need more security,
such as personal
member information, a password entry is just fine.
We just can't
afford to turn people off by an unwarrented exclusivity.

Mike


Roger wrote:
I wonder what is so important behind the members only
part of the SSA
web site?