Hell AJ and I have had this talk 3 years ago. SSB was the beginning of the end.
I've moderated or admined over 40 boards in. My time, whoop dee fucking do. Does that make me better than you, does that mean you should listen to me, and do what I say.
No, experience, doing it, living it, earning your stripes, demonstrating knowledge, standing up for what you believe in the face of adversity, that's what makes a vet.
How many times we've seen boards open up, and become all that is wrong with the community.
I honestly believe its up to those few of us left, to keep 1-2 places where facts and knowledge are shared and taught, not sold or prostituted for rank.