Or maybe they just need a place where they can talk among themselves about how to meet the needs of the Techs who contribute to the forum? Or a private place to discuss potential repairs techniques without fear a non-tech will read it, try it, and tie them up in litigation if they don't have the skills and background to understand all the variables involved?

Who knows? Anyway, it is their site, and if they want a private place, fine by me. When I am a guest in someone's home, I don't think it is a conspiracy if they don't want me in their master bedroom so I can at least see what is going on, let alone demand to participate.

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John

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