I think I understand the sensitivities being expressed here. It can be hard to feel excluded.

I can also see the point in creating these sub forums for discussions that were sensitive to the general population.

For me,,I try not to take much of anything personal,,unless it is specifically pointed to or at me...and even then I try to consider motives and source.

In the case of these sub groups,,,I haven't been invited to any, but neither have I expressed any interest in discussing subjects that are not beneficial to our complete membership...That is why I joined this community,,to learn from the community and to discuss issues within the parameters of it's mission.

If I wanted to discuss religion, I would have joined a religious forum and if I wanted to learn to knit,,likewise..

But our host is afforded complete authority to administer his creation. He believes it is in the best interest of PC to offer these "rooms off the hall" for folks to congregate and discuss issues that may be offensive to some. It is harmless unless we take it personally and see it as an exclusion rather than an opportunity for lessening offensive remarks to our general membership and the new person walking through the door..

Like IRL,,,I could care less what they talk about next door,,it's none of my business,,but if you come to my window and boast your views or insinuate that you are special for your secrets,,I will find a way to exclude you...

IMHO.

Lenny