Sometimes I want LFGSS to be part of a Shadownet

I do like the idea of SSL only, but what you're suggesting wouldn't protect me, our ISP or people on here from having pasted an article off of the internet onto here.

I could deny all bots (inc' Google), and go full SSL, that's kinda like an "open and visible darknet". But then, if people now couldn't really find the forum, why not just go invite only?

If I can give my 2p a SSL only, i.e. open darknet, seems the best practical solution. It creates a small entry test (typing the URL of the site) on possible new members, and should cover your ass, and ours in general.

I have no issues with a 'members only' https, but I think it would be difficult to vet the applicants: what happens if you want to use the site but you live in some sorry ass part of the country? do you have the time and cash to travel to London? Most of the current subscribers would probably fail that test.

I do not really contribute much, so losing me would not damage londonfgss, but I would not have the time to travel around to be vetted for an internet forum, despite living in London. Unless I had to have some info that is only on londonfgss I doubt I would bother --my life is complicated enough as it is.