There are two types of people here that want to see the private forum. Thoes that want to shout "Elitism is taking over AC!" and demand that they're allowed to post and view whatever they wish, regardless of how useless their posts generally are.
And then there is the other type that are genuinely interested in the development of AC and just wish to see what the future entails for it, maybe giving useful suggestions and advice along the way. These people (the ones who don't already have access) are stuck in limbo, so to speak, and are being kept out of the loop.
However, I do see the reasons why you wouldn't want to publicise the private forum. I just wish there was some possible form of compromise for us all. :(
And then there is the other type that are genuinely interested in the development of AC and just wish to see what the future entails for it, maybe giving useful suggestions and advice along the way. These people (the ones who don't already have access) are stuck in limbo, so to speak, and are being kept out of the loop.
However, I do see the reasons why you wouldn't want to publicise the private forum. I just wish there was some possible form of compromise for us all. :(