IAP has switched to an "invitation only" membership approval model. People are free to register, and can continue to post in the "Off Topic" forum. The forum membership at IAP has always consisted of a few dedicated members who keep the ball rolling -- I'd like to keep it this way.

I *DO* encourage you to *invite your friends* to join IAP. I have currently disabled posting in all forums, except for "The Lobbyist (off topic forum) for basic accounts.

* All you need to do is simply give your friend the invite code and tell them to email: webmaster@itsallpolitics.com  with their username after registering -- and their account will be converted to a Sponsor account for free.

* Additionally, if any of you send an email or PM "chovy" or any of the other moderators or admins, they can approve your friend's account as well. Just let us know their username (anyone can still register, they will be limited to only The Lobbyist until someone approves their account for full access to all the political forums).

* And lastly, for $5 -- anyone can become a Sponsor without having an invitation from a current member.