http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=461400
Here's a thread asking specifically about hostels. In that thread you see evidence that he was confused where to post, and his dismay over having posted in the wrong forum.
Looking to get discuss hostels other FT'ers have stayed at. Unfortunetly I do not know where to post this because of a lack of a forum.
im a little dismayed by the fact that it this thread was moved so quickly. if the moderator didnt read the title all the way through, i was trying to plan an event or a DO. which if memory serves me right belongs in the community part. im specifically looking for hostels in italy, ams, germany and possibily poland.
Personally, I have had to substitute my need for hostel information off-site because I was worried that my posts would be inappropriate. I've been going to
www.bootsnall.com
If flyertalk holds the position that they don't address that type of travel discussion and backpacking discussion is better conducted off-site, then I understand, but if this topic is welcome I feel that it could much more easily be conducted in its own forum.
I have no doubts it would be wildly successful, and probably even attract more visitors.