i cannot see the reasoning behind your question, although you have tried to explain.
Why would any body want to pay for an open forum, avaiable to signed members and guests alike ?
I honestly dont know of any other forum of any description in any feild were you have pay to be a member!
As for it been a body that is recognised along the lines of a "corgi " now gas safe the amount of back ground work that would be neccasary would be phenominal, or are you saying " pay to become a member and then you will be an accredited c/c , w/c house cleaner / patio cleaner or what ever. I dont think so.
This forum is for disscusion amongst cleaners of all descriptions, wether it be a newbie, somebody interested in starting, or an old hat , I dont see a problem with ciu as it is.
what is wrong with people not taking it serious ? how do they know they want to take it seriously, unless they try? and if they are just cheap spash and dash , looking for answers, then that cant be a bad thing can it ? they cant be that bad if their taking an interest, or does the problem lie within your worry that they are going to be taking your work? A good c/c will out live the people you are reffering to, dont worry about it.
and lets be honest tto be recognised by been a member of this forum, well how many capable c/c and cleaners do you think are out their everday , who are not members on here ?
Just my thoughts
Geoff