well i honestly think that it's better than having a password. If TS has a password, then NO random people can get into it. This means that griefers cant get in, but it also means that NO ONE can get in that doesnt go through the process of posting on the site to get the password, sending PMs, etc, which take time if no one is on, and discourages people from trying to join TS/play with us in general. Currently anyone can get in the TS, but you have to ask to be moved if you aren't known. At least it lets people get into the TS, and since we can go in the channel and actually talk to them, it lets us get to know them better initially and then move them based on that. I'm not sure though, it looks like its password/full protection with a lot less chance of new players joining, or the current situation which is slightly less protection, a lot more hassle, but allows a lot more new members to join the TS without getting turned away with a password.