And if we have threads where people are asking for information, and those requests are going unanswered, then that is a definite sign of a failing board.

I usually believe that any board should get a year to prove itself. However, I don't recall since I've been on TB a board going so slowly as Seniors has, and if it doesn't start to show some green shoots soon, I would probaby be willing to lower my standard. It looks more and more like we did make a mistake in approving it. I'm finding a useful comparison with pets, which was approved about the same time, and which has clearly been adopted well by the members travelling with pets.

ALCO, I loved your analogy btw. But ti must be pointed out that Scotland doesn't have its own forum either