Originally Posted by amberstar702

Like a private brick and mortar club, those who do not wish to become members are invited NOT to join. They - and the search engines - should not be able to see what's on the other side of the locked door.

I would liken that to a political forum. I might not join but if I disagree with the concept, I do not have to enter and be "offended". Those who wish to engage in political debates would be free to do so and those who find it uncomfortable would not enter.