Yeah, truthfully, the forum software leaves a lot to be desired, especially with searching. The admins do try to move threads to proper locations usually, but what really stands our about this site is that you aren't dealing with what I call a Geek Barbecue.. Nothing but weenies and flamers. It's not like that here simply put.
It really is like a type of collaborative education.. flame wars just don't really get going, most of the time we're more interested in who is making what, or answering a few questions when we can. Too much neat junk going on, war stories, and general amusing nonsense. We have the coolest toy on earth in common.
I honestly love it when I see those 'hi I'm ten years old and I just got BLINK working, except I made it flash differently.....' posts. Kids (or adults) who are just getting the disease... And it is. only the best kind, but a very very permanent illness it is. Passion for tinkering.