Every forum is different, each with it's own quirks, I should know, having tried most of them at one time or another.
It was indeed a sad day when the "old" forum was sold and yes, I believe that Charles had no idea what was going to happen and had he known, he probably wouldn't have sold it.
To those of us that were unhappy with the changes it soon became obvious that something wasn't right and a new direction was needed.
A temporary shift was attempted but when it too became apparent that that owner was interested in advertising revenue only and cared little for the wishes of the membership, Iddee took the initiative and created our own forum, run by beekeepers for beekeepers, and not as a company. Advertising is kept to an absolute minimum, with forum costs being supported almost in its entirety by donations from its members to keep it that way. As for profit, I am extremely doubtful there is any, that is not what this place is about.
"Old" members soon found this place and it has grown to become what it now is, a comfortable place to set down and have a chew with friends, a place to share a common passion and forge new relationships.
Thanks Iddee, and the rest of the members for the support.
