I think you are right in terms of your observations, however, is it possibly not a biased sample? the kind of member that emails their rep about Bronze member only issues, are more likely to be quite happy with the status quo. I am not saying that position is wrong, if it depends on what we are trying to optimise here?Angus French wrote: ↑Tue Aug 08, 2023 4:59 pmThe feedback I got as a Bronze members' rep was that Bronze members aren't interested in paying more to allow them to play in non-FIDE-rated tournaments. If they were, they'd be Silver members already.
If you are trying to optimise the interest of Bronze members, then of course, that sample is the best any Bronze Member rep can draw from. But, if the focus is on removing barriers within chess, then ensuring there is no cost difference between league and congress chess seems to be ideal - especially from my local hat on, leagues often organise many congresses! So, the psychological/admin barrier to upgrade from bronze to silver seems a bit unnecessary to me..