And having to be a board-member to get to the site will NOT stop RIAA people from logging in, it just adds an extra step. And also doesn't protect the site owner from prosecution when they do get in.

Well really they don't waste the lawyer fees unless you refuse to "cease and desist." The negative attention isn't really going to kill the community, it'd just force us to take down the site. Really, if it was restricted to members, I'd be comfortable with it. Even if it was my ass on the line. Seriously, they just don't go after you as long as you do their bidding once they find it.

I think if it was restricted to members, they would have a tough time finding it.