I've been a member here at TBN for a while now, and so far as I know, there is NO "exclusive membership" to any individual forums. As an example, this Massey Ferguson forum is open to ANYONE who wants opinions, facts, comparisons, or just general information regarding anything MF and/or how they compare to another brand. It's a forum frequented by Massey owners and enthusiast's, who HOPEFULLY are willing to supply those opinions/facts/comparisons/ect. But no where does it say a Deere owner isn't allowed here, or that it takes a secret handshake to gain access.
Currently, I own several Massey Fergusons/Fergusons, a couple John Deere's, and have owned several other colors. I consider myself more of a Massey Ferguson owner/enthusiast than any other brand, but I don't exclude those others from my thoughts.
And then there's the good ol' "COLOR WARS". That's been an on-going debate since the second tractor was built. (MY tractor is better than YOUR tractor...) As long as it's done in good nature, what's the harm? Just a few "good ol' boys" trash talking over their favorite brands.
For the record, the MORE you squawk about Johnny Deere boys coming over to the MF forum, the more effort they'll put forth. Those GREENIES are like that you know.