Kfarg, the op, seems to have given up on his original post so maybe this thread should be relocated to 'this site'. Yes there are several problems with the forum which are documented elsewhere and yes they are annoying for us all. I do feel however, that there is a right way to bring these issues to the notice of the site maintainance team. I suggest that generally speaking forumites are a group of helpful enthusiasts with novice and expert contributors willing to share their various experiences and opinions in a pleasant but sometimes lively debate. Guess we need to be patient and understanding, appreciative of the service afforded and trust that as time goes on the forum becomes more robust.
Good night all.