Matt B.

The idea of the forum is good. But you have to be seriously thick skinned to post here. Because the moderators abuse their role by using moderation as a tool to promote their own narrow view of the world. The classic case of keyboard tough guys, as they wouldn't dare behave like this in person, though one particular moderators likes to brag about how he starts in people in various real-life settings. So be prepared to find discussion is deemed as "off topic" (because of course discussion never finds new threads to talk about), or discussions get shut down having "run their course" when a moderator suddenly decides to stick their nose in to a perfectly constructive and civilised discussion. Or you'll be banned if you happen to disagree with Mr Yorkie, who just comes across as a very bitter and odd individual. A lot of good informed posters here but many don't stick around long because of the toxic atmosphere, so what's left is a poor quality echo chamber, and a bit of a laughing stock to the industry despite the forum's delusions of grandeur. The concept is good, but this particular rendition has gone stale and passed its sell by date. Needs a total refresh of the staff.