Michael,

Good points...

I guess some will be having, even more than your typical information overload Problems!

Although, if the forum layout is done well and the participation improves... Along with Google's goodness...

It could work as well as Allan Gardyne's...
http://www.associateprograms.com/discus/index.php

And Grow SowPubs & company into a Much better business model and Profit center... Members included...

Phil