All very good questions Rich! Many that we have wondered about before and still don't have clear cut answers to.
I guess, in answer to #4...I continue to post in hopes that others will post. It would be great if it would return to the way it was when I first registered.
I would have to make several visits to read through all the posts and there was so much to respond to.
I agree with you about #2. It would be good manners to at least acknowledge the welcomes. I know it made me feel good when I came aboard and encouraged me to start posting.
I for one would hate to see the end of the forums. It is such a great source of information. We have loyal members that do keep us updated...most recently the need for donations to Waugoshance. I wouldn't have known without the forums...I don't have the time to surf this out on my own.