I certainly don't feel like I'm part of the 'inner circle' (imaging is a prerequisite for that
), but on the other hand I don't feel excluded from any part of the site either. If you have something to say or want to get involved in any part of the site there's nobody else stopping you.
I occasionally disagree with something on the site, but again it's a lot easier to criticise than it is to build the forum up into something worthwhile.
Best to overlook the aspects you don't like and generally enjoy IIS.