I didn't find it particularly onerous to register. The thing that bothered me is that I had no indication as to the value prior to signing up. I had no way to

I didn't find it particularly onerous to register. The thing that bothered me is that I had no indication as to the value prior to signing up. I had no way to know whether my neighborhood had active, thriving, productive discussions or whether it was a ghost town. I had no way to know if it was healthy or full of gossip. This is the down side to it being private.