I'm of the opinion that a good forum is, above all else, a repository of information. That's why I am glad Muhammad is a stickler about having Briana move posts to their proper place, and that we have the amount of sub-forums that we do. Allows for easier access to brand and subject-specific info.
As far as the off-topic stuff, its' worth (including my own posts) is merely to entertain/keep interested the members when they're not answering a question. Or, to give someone a place to participate who might not have a mower, but likes the atmosphere here. Also, to create said atmosphere. But, the main purpose of this forum is to inform. I do admit, I haven't done much of that lately, myself. :ashamed:
To say "let's consolidate low-volume forums" is kind of like saying to your local library, "There are hardly any books in Q-Z, so let's lump what's there into 'misc. books'. Which is right next to the dumpster. Which is outside." Silly, eh? :smile:
