I don't think the "red tape" is to keep out bad actors. It's to make sure that the people in the server have a certain level of knowledge to keep the noob questions to a minimum. It also filters people to only those that really want to be there. I find it was worth the effort to join but I love the data, especially on the weird tests like freeze/thaw, carts/vials, heat tests, reconstituted degradation testing etc. Plus, if you buy from mainstream vendors it is a low cost way to get your peps tested.
This server is adding a ton of value to our community, as most test results are made public after 30 days.