I have read through this thread and it's quite an interesting debate. I have a few thoughts based on what I've witnessed as an infrequent CC user but a frequent CC browser.

1. Adjust the T&C's to require a specific trade request/requirement per thread, to eliminate the "H: 50k UA, W:? or W: AA/DL/IB/BA/HH/SPG/3P" type threads. By having a clear want and a clearly defined thing to trade, I think this might clean up the forum by ensuring people want to trade something for something, so you have a true "swap-meet" type forum.

2. Change the T&C's so that 3rd party commentary within the thread isn't allowed, that way you keep the often catty comments and sniping out of the thread. The OP will either get a response to his/her trade request or not, it depends on who sees the thread. It won't be up to self-appointed FT CC Cops/FBI/OSS types to determine what the "right" trade amounts are.

3. Eliminate the "W:_________ H: Karma/A flower/Peace and happiness" threads. Specify that if you want something, you need to just keep browsing CC instead of posting a thread that only invites controversy, as what seems to have happened a lot lately. The people who have things to gift/give away are of course encouraged to post threads as always.

Anyways just my $.02. I had planned to use the CC this week so I was pretty bummed out when I saw it had been placed on temporary hold, but Randy has every right to do what he sees as best for the FT community. No one's forcing any of us to come here and post. Sometimes I believe that is forgotten around here. Have a nice day