Just for reference, this is one of the very first posts on WhiteBlaze, from 2002, from the guy ("EasyHiker") who created WhiteBlaze. While times (and policies) may have changed, it's worth remembering:
"this forum has no rules or censorship and nothing is to stupid. I designed this site to be that way and I hope the new owners respect the tradition that has gone on here and keep it that way.
Theres tons of information on this forum and as you could probably see its not the same old people commenting all the time."
"Moderation" now exists, but I think even the strictest moderator keeps this essential concept in mind.
TW