Ugh.... I hadn't looked at that thread because it required I look up my AOPA userid and password. Part of me wishes I hadn't and part of me is glad I did. I have felt for some time that AOPA simply tolerates the experimental side of aviation. Allowing behaviors such as Chien's is abhorrent and not deserving of being supported by my annual dues. I have joined you folks and sent a message, though I doubt it will fall on anything but a bit bucket.
Maybe we can put up a public survey on 'Survey Monkey' asking things along the lines of
- are you an AOPA member?
- do you believe AOPA should have a moderator for their forums?
- do you believe the AOPA unmoderated forums are detrimental to aviation in general and experimental aviation in particular?
- if you are an AOPA member do you feel you can continue to support them in light of the fact that they cannot properly moderate their own forums for the benefit of all in aviation?
Someone more articulate than me can chime in here. I'd be happy to handle the survey and present the findings to AOPA