[tylerz]

Actually, I was responding with the absolute idea that it would be an unlimited number of private forums for all to create. No different than public forums other than who is participating.

Let me repeat, it is already being done!

Deep_thinker, and others with the same conclusions, what do you think supports the idea that older users, or any significant number of users will disappear into private forums? Are you aware that some people already do so at this time? Are you aware that many do not? Why do you think the large part of DB users currently are not disappearing into private forums and what would motivate them to do so if private forums were available?

I have not yet seen any argument to support these conclusions that a "better" private forum will disrupt DB's ways. If one has been made please point me to the specifics. I have made arguments for both the benefits and why I don't see it as disruptive, backed with factual information that can be critiqued point by point. However, I do not see any of my points addressed or used in further responses. Nor do I see anything factual or any sign of a train of reasoning for the opinion that private forums will be disruptive.

So, if the argument is to progress there needs to be some constructive and thoughtful criticism.