Thanks. I just want to mention that I have no problem with the moderators. It appears that they acted according the policies I've seen mentioned. It's the policy that I wonder about.

It's also not a current issue for me. I've found the information I've needed elsewhere. I mentioned here only because I can imagine I'm not the only person who's run into this.

I guess the thing that I wonder about is the purpose of the smaller locale-specific forums. I can imagine a person going to the Florida forum, for instance, if they are planning a trip to Florida, but if the purpose of a post is to get information about Florida, chances are, the people who've been and are most likely to be able to help are not readers. Their stay is in the past. I suppose some people who love the place, may check back in, but that group of members who've been there and gone on to other things probably won't.

The same holds true for a mid-itinerary stay night stay in London. Who would go to the London forum for information on a connection-stay when there are so many other forums here with readers who likely have better information?

I suspect that this might be the reason why the regional forums are underutilized relative to the airline and hotel forums.

Anyway, I've said my piece. Hope it helps. Thanks.