hmmm.. I was just thinking...why can the general public view the discussion boards?  My thought is that the posters on the board are expecting some level of confidientality (providers and hobbiest) and the chance of compromising things such as M&G's allows others (lurkers, LE, etc) to gain informaiton that is not necessarily preferred by the paying members...

Suggestion - maybe allow the general public to view smaller tidbits of specifically censorded posts...then if they think it is interesting enough, then they can become members....curious what others think...

security enough.  

Your question is why M & G information (location) is only sent to those who have been screened ahead of time.  Can LE really check every hotel, apt. complex common area, large private home, etc. to find a cocktail party of very nice looking women and guys just mingling.

"Smaller tidbits of specifically censored posts?"

I don't know what that means. The board is moderated to exclude too much information when the info is deemed inappropriate. It is what it is; a discussion board where things get discussed. Nothing here would allow anyone to be compromised, and regular folks can already tune in if they wish.

I googled my handle and every review I wrote was listed. Not so private!