Mr. Hall,

One of my favorite online 'haunts' is Chess.com. Recently a forum topic ther caught my eye "What Happened To The USCF" (http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/what-happened-to-the-uscf)

There I see many former members giving criticisms and comparing the USCF of today with that of 30 years ago. The USCF seems to have no defenders there and I find it difficult to argue even though I'm a life member and love the organization.

I'm writing this letter as a concerned member in the hopes that these specific issues brought up on this discussion thread at chess.com can be addressed in some manner directly by the USCF and Chess Life staff.

It is my thought that dealing with these issues head-on and engaging in open discussion WITH NON-MEMBERS may be just the right recipe for bringing some of these people back.

Regards,
Anton Taylor
Senior Admin, Chessvine.com