What about the people who don't currently have live in the state but did and still visit from time to time and still have an interest in MI scanning? Why keep them out? I'd think you would want be able to gather information from as many sources as possible. Just because someone doesn't live in Michigan doesn't mean they cant bring relevant information into the discussion.
My only reason for wanting too know how to sort for Michigan members was so maybe I could find other members in my area. I do look at many sites and "state" sites. I know not all memebers ID where they live but a lot do.