I agree this is a complicated issue. I'd love to see results of some studies as to what people actually prefer. I think there are better, more power-equitable ways to get people's identification -- say through blogs or wikis -- than through the form. Having the form available is good as a back-up or for people who prefer using it, but making it a barrier to information isn't, in my view. But hey! I could be completely off base here. Does anyone have any studies they can point to about acceptance of forms?