Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on these issues, mlededee- it really helps. We all have different perceptions, for sure. I've been a long time member on another herp forum that makes this one seem quite lively.I do know what you mean about spammers...there have been several times when I checked in there, only to find some really bizarre or offensive spam, & it took days for it to be removed even after I msg'd...
so I'm not sure that's a good trade off. (Nothing says "dead site" more than spam left up for days & days.) More brain-storming needed perhaps?