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Originally Posted by Wavytone
There is another issue too - there are some clubs and groups that have their own pet sites but don't mention these on IIS,...
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There are generally good reasons for not posting details on a public forum. I use two sites that I'm reluctant to mention here and certainly couldn't issue a general invitation. Reasons have to do with size (one only holds 10 people), sensitivities of the owners/managers and sensitivities of other users (both sites are used by members of several clubs). Basically, if I invite someone I am responsible for their behaviour and any bad behaviour (eg white light, excess noise, litter, gates left open or being an annoying pain for other users) can rebound on me, either loss of access and/or peeing off regular users. So, why would I invite total strangers?
As many of you would know, getting access to suitable sites is not always easy. A club I am in is presently negociating access to a new site and we are having to jump through hoops with regard to insurance ($20 million cover is required) and risk assessments (yes, people who have never seen a scope are judging whether someone with 40 years experience is being safe). So, only people who are known or who have been vetted at a club meeting will be invited.
Having said that, if there are free, open sites that can be advertised then I'm all for it.