yeah, I know there is no "monopoly" on forums..
im just saying..just because you CAN make a forum doesnt mean you SHOULD..
if the topic is already covered, a new forum is pointless and redundant.
and it dilutes knowledge and sharing of knowledge..
some newby might google "carnivorous plants forums"
and find there are 10 of them..they pick one at random and post a question..
weeks and months go by..no answer!
they think "bummer..I guess no one is interested in CPs on the internet..I dont have time to try out all those other forums, join them, post a question, only to have the same thing happen...one of those 10 forums might actually have some people on it, but which one"?
meanwhile, if 8 of those 10 forums
never existed in the first place,
the newby would have immediatly found the two active forums, and would instantly be happily posting away in an active discussion community..
I know..its just a pet-peeve of mine..
you dont have to agree..
if a new forum isnt necessary..dont make it.
just because you can, doesnt mean you should..
Scot