The phrase "general membership" refers to a group of people who are part of an organization or community, typically including all its regular members. Full definition
This membership level is for those who have a professional, educational or scientific interest in the field of psychology and are not currently eligible for general membership. (philadelphiapsychology.org)
Membership varies from county to county, but executive membership often numbers in the hundreds general membership often numbers in the thousands. (ccsunlight.org)
You need to recognize that niche sites are usually smaller with fewer members than general membership sites. (articlesfactory.com)