Over the years, I've heard the arguement before that the FSC doesn't represent "my" segment, i.e. talent, directors, stage hands, editors, webmasters, consumers, etc.
The truth is that FSC membership is open to all and provides a lot of information on the website that has been discussed here including mission, strategic plan, and the 2007 annual report.
Link to Free Speech Coalition Information Page
With Alec Hemly of Xbiz, Adam Lucas of Unzipped Media, Morgan Sommer of Cybersocket, and Tim Valenti (incumbent) of Naked Sword running for board seats, I don't see how the online segment feels under represented. Tim was already on the Board along with Tom Hymes of Xbiz and Darklady. When you, the online community, look into the "FSC" mirror, you will see youself looking back.
The some members of the online community may feel that the FSC doesn't act in their best interest: The What Have You Done For Me Lately!!!! Crowd.
However, realize that the leaders of the online-community feel that the FSC is a valuable organization, that it is worth joining and participating in, that the online community is well represented on the Board of the FSC, and has participated in the budgetary, planning, and priority setting process.
If you don't like the budget, agenda, goals, etc, I would suggest that you join, get active, vote or run for the Board, and help the FSC reach it's goals, and communicate your concerns to Board members that share your interests.
Quitters, whiners, and haters who do nothing but bitch about the FSC while offering no alternatives do more harm to our industry than good. It is hard to raise the needed revenues to meet our goals when some folks are spewing their vitriol on the Boards.
If you really hate the FSC, do something about it: join and change it, or, create an alternative. Don't be passive.