Adam,
Been away for a day or two

So missed your original post, but I get the jist!
The direction of the forum is member-led, the topics, questions, answers are generated by the membership. The Mods and Admin, do just that - moderate and administrate, that is our role.
An awfull lot of time and money keeps BCUK on the net, trawling thru posts, making sure people behave, making sure our membership is not preyed upon by dishonest marketing, securing deals for everyones benefit, this on top of our hobby, jobs and family committments.
Personally, in a year where I have been thru more than most experience in a lifetime, the support and friendship I have experienced from folks here has been overwhelming and many of these people have been guys that I have perhaps only exchanged a handshake and a nod with, but they are are all fireside friends (they are the true the ones - as you will learn with time and experience).
Its very easy to "knock" something, - creating, maintaining and having a positive input into something requires a whole lot more. At the end of the day - its the same as TV if you don't like it -CHANGE CHANNELS!
Neil