ArtfulDodger: Rofl. 'Cos I'm lazy!! haven't you figured out how many of my requests are to save me effort? Lolol. ;-))

Seriously, though, you have to apply to the controller to join (Oh, how I don't like that title "Big Boss"!) so there's a delay in getting in. That's a put-off for someone who is window shopping now while their interest is high. It's also a bit like buying something just to find out that you don't like it, and have to bring it back; a waste of time for all involved.

Also, I bet you there are more than a few people who join fellowships but stay in them when it's not their cup of tea because they don't want to cause offence by leaving. That may strike folks as wierd but that's my understanding of people. Assertiveness is not something that everyone has in abundance and leaving a fellowship does require a certain amount because it's a rejecting action. Sensitive people, too, tend to find it very hard to reject. And that's certainly bad for the joiners and no good for the fellowship.