We in TLF towers are always open to discussion on the site and how it is best adapted to serve. However the HYP has been a constant thorn as there are opposing views in how it should be managed that leaves disappointment for some as there seems to be no one stop fix all solution.
We aimed having the practical discussions in one area, and the strategy discussions in another. What happens of course, is the strategy posters want the sage advise from the practical people so "interrupt" discussions so they get a response.
But I am always open to keep trying to improve to give a place for all.
I dont pretend to understand the investment style, but I know we had 2 areas for the pure - and the less so. I also understand your points where, when it comes down to it, some posters ignore the rules and carry on regardless.
As a team of moderators we also struggle to please all camps, but if there was a one stop all way of moderating the areas, again, opinion and input is always listened to hopefully a system that can please the majority, if not all, is always the aim.
I like to think that there aren't many discussion websites that are so open to feedback and quick to amend the site to try to cater for all tastes, so please be heartened to know - we are trying and listening always.
I can only offer from myself technical solutions, so I can offer a few ideas - again - it just seems what ever the outcome, we can't please everyone, so please consider that no matter what there will need to be some acceptance of tolerance.
ok, just crazy ideas here, and they are not approved by anyone, so take them as personal suggestions, not a board level agreement;
1) as per polite discussion - a more private room - with an owners group of like minded people (like yourself OP+mods). Someone who has a strict set of rules and all posts must comply. Publicly visible but ability to create/reply posts is done on an invite system.
You request to join, and if approved, you can join in. If you are in contention of the rules you can be at worst, rejected from posting pending request to rejoin
This can also (i think) have the option to put a member "on hold" pending all posts to be manually approved before appearing - as sort of sinbin, rather than a free for all.
2) an improved agreement to move any off topic posts to the strategy board
3) some sort of tagging system, so all topics are in one place, but you can "highlight" them as practical or strategy or otherwise
4) something else? can you yourselves as posters here, pin down and agree on a way that suits everyone?
I know the mods understand the subject far better than myself, so I know I may draw criticism from not understanding the discussions and the way it's moderated, so please take this offer in the manner which it is intended; to keep listening and improving.