Never a day goes by without some complaining about the state of this forum.
It is a theme that afflicts new and old here. Whether it be vanishing posts & threads, disappearing and redacted comments, or the inability to upload pictures as they don't meet the specified sizes. There's literally something every day.
The problem though, is more serious.
This is a support forum, and I think some of us enjoy trying to help others. I also think that trying to help others becomes a form of therapy for those that do it.
People come here with a whole range of issues, and yet so many leave, because they can't rely on this forum to publish their posts, their replies - and to be there when they need it - and that can be at a time of crisis.
In an age of social media, we look at other forms of communicating and wonder how are these difficulties still arising in 2025? People haven't the patience to wait for yet another update (that won't work anyway). They'll find somewhere else to chat.
Perhaps we really do need a NEW new forum, if we want to retain people & retain the ability to help & support.