[SmartBlondeGPhB]

The previous posters have done a much more eloquent job than I can so I'll just add a few comments. I agree with Dani, you are doing the exact same thing you say we do which really makes you no better.

It's interesting that you say you aren't a big fan yet you have obviously spent a lot of time studying us for some reason.

And unless you've been a member how can you know what criteria we use for membership? Membership in any org is a two way decision by the group and the individual. The individual could be just as superficial (and a lot are) in choosing what group he/she wants to be part of.

And most private organizations have some type of requirements for joining.