I think this thread is a bit one sided. My experience of the PFA appears a little different.
I have been in touch with the PFA by email, telephone, and the much-maligned bulletin board in the last few months. On all occasions the response has been prompt and helpful.
I have been a regular reader of the pfa bulletin board and do not recall any PPrune bshing on it. The depth of knowledge displayed when any technical topics are discussed on the board are impressive, and it is a shame that it does not attract more traffic. Other threads, such as those stirred by the original poster here have not served anyone very well in my opinion.
My email asking about the board was answered promptly: they are trying to get it fixed over this weekend and early next week. Hopefully they will succeed.
I really hope we dont get into a PPrune versus the PFA thread here as I think they both have their place, and maybe a slightly diffferent audience, although I personally certainly use both.
And just in case anyone asks, I have no connection to the pfa other than as a satisfied ordinry member. I do not have any connection to, or even know, anyone who holds any office in the organisation, either elected or an employee.