The ning is very impressive. Carrey, take a look and if it works for you. As to standards, administration, etc my thoughts are a standard of citing sources for facts but a free hand for speculation from there with a steady stream of feedback from other members. In fact, that group critique would be essential if we are to be more than individuals with their opinions. I would expect the contents of my blog, for example, to be under my control so long as I met the citation requirement. But the comments of my fellow ningers would be independent peer review in real time even though part of my blog. That could prove very powerful.

The ning is a slick piece of work and shouts legitimacy. That's important if we are to be taken seriously. It should also be relatively easy to attract media attention once the time is right. And it would seem to be made to order for the WPC poster section coming up. I like it.