I would like to suggest that members be granted admission to the Copyright Issues forum in the Discussion Board only after approval by a Moderator.

As it stands now anyone may become a member and gain access - including those who are being discussed, which is counter-productive.
If a member has contributed nothing to the site and has not previously participated then the right to view the Copyright discusssion is a priviledge they have not earned, and can be used to the disadvantage of genuine members.

:)