I would hope not but sadly those who wanted the change seemed to have won the day.

I remember speaking to Suedehead at Histon (7 years ago!). He told me that a new board was to be launched that evening because this one wasn't up to it, or words to that effect. It's taken 7 years...

Without a doubt the temporary 'closure' a few weeks ago was the turning point, and designed to drive traffic to the 'other place'. Poor form in my view but being only a reader / occasional contributor and not having the hassle of being a mod or dealing with the teccie side of things it's hardly up to me to complain.

If it does disappear then it will be a loss to me if nobody else. The format of the alternative isn't to my taste, but each to his own.