I don't know... I'm a member of a couple of different scooter forums and this one seems to be the most informative AND the most fun. It would seem to me that when a thread goes off topic and you're sick of reading the banter, then just stop clicking on that topic. Every question I've seen asked has gotten a very good and informative answer. And, when the topic inevitably goes off track, then I either quit reading it or stay tuned. Either way, it's my choice.