I would like to point out that threads that do not get any responses fade away fairly quickly. Those that interest the most people rise to the top. I would urge those that find nothing of interest in the popular posts to either start threads they find of value, or add value to the existing topics by raising the bar with their own posts.
We have an interesting thread active here right now. It started out as a question about big bore headers and morphed into discussions on exhaust port shape and the use of epoxies in high temp applications. To me this is good stuff and I couldn't have concieved of a topic that would have drawn this out. It is good to have spontaneous interaction. Even on old topics.
As for me, I don't have a group of Britt Bike Buddies I hang out with on the weekend. The chances of standing next to Commando that I don't own are small. So I look at the posts here and try to glean what I can from them, as it all helps to improve my understand and my eye as to what I am looking at. For those that have much more experience I can see how this process could get to be a bore. Unless you want a technical section that requires passing a test before you can post there, I don't know how you are going to weed the rest of us out. It is something that could be done however, allow all users to read the section, but only allow those of expert caliber to post there. Think about it, design a list of questions to keep the Boyer challenged Hoi Polloi in the street until we become polished enough to ride at the front of the pack. However, I have seen this sort of thing done with other forums and the result was that the nobility had nothing to say to each other.
Russ
