Excellent points Don...And you're right, and every time you post like this you make me think, which I appreciate.

As far as mission statement is concerned, the front page explains it best...My goal was to bring together the multiple communities and discuss mapping in general as a concept. I'm not as concerned with how to do it in program A versus program B as I am whether or not idea A for a map is better than idea B for a map...follow?

The sub forums dedicated to specific programs were kind of a necessity, but you'll notice they are closer to the bottom of the list, and for that reason.

BUT, as the old-timers here will attest, I'm VERY open to suggestions. So feel free to suggest as necessary. I like your ideas, and I'm also definitely going to open up a tutorials category. Lets plan this out as a team then.