Wow, I'm impressed by your ability to read between the lines. You think I'm just a newbie trying to hide behind my account age? Flash news: I've been around long enough to know what's going on in this community.
You want me to combine all the problems into one thread? That sounds like a great idea. But pictures the chaos that could ensue of trying to discuss hundred different issues into one place. And as for historical purposes, yeah, I get it. Some boards have served their purpose in the past. But why not retire them with dignity by making them archival childboards?