If a thread gets too long or starts to deteriorate, could there not be a split board where this thread could be sent? This second board would be no work, as it could be unmoderated, and not used by people looking for DR info...unless they wanted to read it for pure entertainment.

I personally find a lot of these threads entertaining, however they are no help to the people using the forum to get assistance on the DR. In splitting the board it may keep people regulars coming to DR1 to read the "women's clothing" type posts, and while there offer genuine help to people looking for assistance.

I have no idea how much work this is, Rob, just thought I would throw it out there. Stripping this board of all posts not related to specific questions from tourists would turn it into a FAQ. It is rare to get a new/original question on this board. Keeping things "spiced up" with our regulars going at it with, to be honest with you, mostly very well written and well thought out posts, will keep people with information on the island coming to check the board. I have a lot of friends that read the board just to see what the regular rabble rousers are up to...and while here, they see if they can add any value by answering a few questions where they can.

My two centavos.

marc