No of course democracy doesn't exist here. Why should it? This is a club which is run by Crystal Guides and they have set the rules. If you want to join the club and stay here, you play by the rules.
Marks and Spencer isn't a democracy either. They offer what they think people want at a price that they think people will pay, the customers choice is to shop there or not, same as here really.
If no one used this site then Crystal guides might change the rules to get members back or they might just fold the site ITS THEIRS!!