New Member Notice Discussion

[bobturn]

As an Aussie member, who has little interest in your local members personal chat, much of the posting re braiis etc on the forum is not relevant, but I regularly scan the digest for matters Syncro, as you are a good source of technical info and parts - I have bought the Big brake kit and several smaller pieces from your members.
While I can see that members should be encouraged to participate by posting, I wonder what is the problem with lurkers?
Do they affect the forum negatively? Is the information shared here so valuable that it should be locked away?
I am a member of 5 other Syncro/ Bus forums and I am not aware they limit their membership.
I would hope the SA Syncro community would encourage the worldwide promotion of our beloved buses and not adopt an introspective attitude,
Regards,

Bob T