I think to get at the root cause of the problem, you need to find out what happened lately to cause the board to go the way it has. But ot be honest, I don't see much difference in how the board is now than say 2 years ago.
To Chris: Did you're best friend report the person who made the nasty horrible PM's to the Mods? I'm assuming you're talking about Tina and that if she can log in as you, you can do likewise and if so you should forward the messages on and get that person reported.
Oh and before anyone starts assuming it was me who sent her a PM, it wasn't.
How's you're broken right hand and shattered left arm doing? Also is there any update on the prosecution of the attacker?
Pud