I've seen a few people mention that off topic has gotten out of hand or a little overboard. I wondered if anyone has ever thought of making off topic and the general polls sections for members only and maybe even the introducing new members portion members only too? if you did that then guests stumbling across VJ looking for help would only be able to view the immigration information and not the stuff that has nothing to do with immigration. what does everyone think?

Actually, I think that's a crackin idea......

Naah. There's no need. A 'few people' have been saying that for years. It's never been true, isn't now.

The idea stinks.

2 no and 1 yes so far

I think it's a good idea, although I have nothing to hide.

It never bothered me that the whole forum is public, but I think this is still a good idea!

I love that idea!!!

I don't see why not, but on the other hand i'm not sure what it would achieve

I'm not for nor against the idea.

If it does happen, guess hubby will have to sign up to get to the Off Topic threads that I forward to him to read.

It would achieve nothing.

I think its a great idea

It would be a good idea except that many regulars log on and off in the topic forum to review and make posts. So, that wouldn't work because the regulars would raise hell. So we'll have to pass on this idea.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff uling