KT, and TSers, could I share some thoughts ... ?
If cannot, please let me know and I weel edit my post.
It's not about wanting to control or not control, but in any group, especially bigger groups, some sort of guidelines and references must exist for peace because there will always be stalkers and those who want 'free' entry.
We have had both stalkers/lurkers as well as gate-crashers, and those who just post up once in awhile in the Exposer thread thinking that automatically grants them entry to outings ... and some of our outings have young teens around, as well as err, 'more exciting' activities.
While we are a fun loving bunch, in general, we were also more interested in people who were interested in forming friendships and to be a real part of the group, instead of just passers-by.
It's actually a good and healthy thing that your council can get together and set out some guidelines to keep potential crashers and free-loaders at bay. :thumbsup:
I wish you all the best in your setting up of guidelines to protect and preserve the integrity of your group.
CHEERS!