Personally I think it should be fully paid up members only, to most of the forum.
For those who can't read English. This was my personal view. I stick by it. £16 is not a lot at all for the info obtained.
People pop in ask a question and go away, never adding anything to the forum, never helping other members. Why should this all be free. Most clubs would keep much of the help in a members section.
Sorry Dave if it offends you, but Sixteen quid :
: , the money goes towards the running costs of the club. If that is a problem, I am really suprised.