"Well, it's understandable people would feel that as ABC Doll Club has existed long before the forum ever did, so people know each other already... And also consists of a lot of people who aren't used to the form of communication and therefore keep in their own comfort zone a lot - not engaging the new people. You've done a great job, even though the requirement to register might seem standoffish, especially as you can't read anything before registering, so you don't have any idea what you sign up for. (There is an option that you can stop guest/newbie posting even though they still would be able to read, btw.)" - Sebastyne