i too think its good to have the different levels too :) that gives people a chance to try it out :) then depending on their playing as to which level to decide to get a membership for :) some of us (like myself ) are very regular players and really do appreciate the rook level .. others the knight is enough :) each to our own...
when i was a pawn, i certainly didn't feel any segregation.. each and every pewrson was as welcoming as the next, whatever level they were!
this is the friendliest sute i have ever played at..and it will never change due to the great people here.