OK Kokonutz, you've confused me

I don't believe this is abstract - I'm trying to develop a tangible proposal for Randy's review. Geez - the furthest thing from my mind is developing a mirror site with the only variance being moderators. I think that would be WAY too confusing - not to mention redundant expense.

Which is not to say I don't appreciate your comment about competition. I have no ownership of the site, thus I'm not invested either financially or emotionally in driving FT toward some kind of preeminent status in the world of travel-oriented bulletin boards. I am, however, invested in applying the resources I have to reenergize FT - it's where friends like you reside!