i agree that there should be a forum in cyberspace where we can all come together and discuss the topics of our trade. i disagree that it should only be IUEC members. non-union techs, building managers, consultants, inspectors and the general public should be able to share their ideas. it shows that we can be an inclusive industry that takes all sides of a topic. this in turn makes all of us more valuable.
we all want to protect our work, just like any other trade. i feel the same as the administrator, you can tell by the question how much expertise the poster has. and the answers given are appropriate. none of us can know it all, and the only way to learn in most situations is to ask.
being a good union member is someone who puts other brothers above the companies or his own ego. that is how we grow our ranks.