The AC forum is unique and Randy himself has commented on this fact. Also, why should every forum be the same? Should we be forced to stick to the TOS then all the people who come the AC forum for help as Maple Leaf said would be be out of luck. Would you suggest that FT is hurt or helped by the helpfulness of the AC group? Does the wide ranging info given out by the AC forum actually go to the spirit of FT or hurt it? You know, travelers helping travelers

You suggest that we might benefit from offering certs on the CC. Maybe that's the biggest difference between us and the rest of the board (in general). We don't expect anything or want anything more in return for giving our certs away to other travelers That may not be in the TOS but it is far more noble than the rules being enforced IMHO