You're kidding, right?

[nickmodaily]

True "communities" don't make you prove your worth before letting you become a member.

Imagine a large gated community with 16 fool steel walls with barbed wire along the top. At the front gate five men are standing there ready to judge you on whether you're worthy to enter and be a part of the neighborhood. If you were looking for a new home, would you really stop and allow yourself to be subjected to that? Or would you keep on driving and look for a more inviting atmosphere?

I understand that Sarku hates freeloaders, but I think it's something that he needs to get past in order to make this website successful. You're going to have a hard time finding people to join this community if you don't let them have a look inside first. They're not going to know what they are missing out on unless you let them see the benefits of joining. They're going to keep on driving.

Sarku, you should really try to put your hate of freeloaders aside and figure out what's best for the site.