adhay said:
You missed my point. It’s not good enough that there is traffic on the topic “out there”. There is plenty of traffic “out there” discussing everything from proper firearm care and maintenance to discussing the latest fashion trends as demonstrated by celebrities. The point is to demonstrate that there is plenty of traffic on that topic on the Dope. Look what it took to get election politics separated from Great Debates - something with a large volume of discussion.
You just said you think there are plenty of websites out there discussing the problem so you don’t feel the need to start your own board. At the same time, you are trying to convince the Straight Dope that the existing websites are insufficient and that it is worth their effort to create a forum to draw in traffic and become a major resource on the topic. Those two statements are in direct contradiction.
Why is this a topic for The Straight Dope to condone or condemn? Why is this a topic for The Chicago Reader to voice an opinion? Why should the Straight Dope do something you just said you couldn’t be bothered to do yourself? If it’s that important, why leave it to others to create a forum for you?