IMHO the reason boards get so off topic is that many of it's users are (very) regular visitors. For a new member to come over expecting the regulars to be discussing "regular" FF talk it can be quite a surprise.. There just isn't enough to talk about with going slightly off topic. One can't be expected to talk about rewards,segments,promo's and statements all the time. It's either that or just post when we really have something important to say or at least that's my point of view on it