I remember the days when we had a vibrant thread primarily with regular posts from grown ups (mostly Gooners, sometimes not).
And those of us who aren't (self proclaimed) football experts (that many imply by virtue of always being right and any other opinion being wrong) would often learn a thing or two from those who clearly were more experienced and knowledgeable without being subjected to personal and childish insults (well, mostly) and I-told-you-so.
And people wonder why hardly anyone bothers anymore? You really needn't. It's neither fun nor informative anymore.
Maybe needs more sub-forum. I dunno, though I'm sure one of you experts will.
Well said Surge.