My reasons for asking these questions is because i am amazed at how well organized and unique the forum is, even though it doesn't have an owner again.
The owner of bitcointalk is theymos. So, do not say anymore that Bitcointalk doesn't have an owner. The admin who has the authority to block the URL today and who also decides when, why and how to pay for the domain is the owner. Till we are told another thing, the forum belongs to theymos. However, he is such a smart guy, not authoritative and have been handling things fine in the forum. I trust him, and his judgement. My only fear is what happens if he is no more.