Another solution to the problem...Perhaps!
I started to post numerous times on this thread and ended up being unable to put into words what I was thinking. I suppose it all comes down to how one feels about arbitrary exlusionary policy. And that admittedly depends greatly upon which side of the exclusionary fence one finds oneself! Recognizing that this is the case left me at odds with my own ethos and I could not find a way to rationalize my feelings on this matter, Still can't.
However, I know of one solution that may fill the bill. Simply form a list of individuals whom you would like to invite to participate in this new "pros only" forum and who will agree to an identity verification procedure to join. Send them PMs and make no public announcement. Run the forum so it is invisible to the common rabble (of which group I may well be a member!) and there will be no further need for the elite to be bothered by the nonsensical ramblings of mere mortals and online posers!
I did not think of this on my own. It has allready been done elsewhere. I just happen to be one of the chosen in that case, so it's OK! If you think you have a problem on this board, you should see some of what else is out there. Actually, it is my hope that some solution other than segregation can found to rectify this problem of impertinent and sophomoric behaviour. (spelled your way!) The mods really do a very respectable job of keeping things under some semblance of control on this board without being overbearing. It's tough when immature participants feel they must resort to nationalism and name calling rather than discuss aviation matters in an adult manner. This is the only site I've seen so far which has a truly international composition. Please be careful not to diminish the importance of this site by segregating it's finest contributors from the general membership. Who is to set the example for others to follow?
If you really must form a separate forum, consider doing it as I have suggested since I feel this will do the least amount of damage to the present forums. Either that, or consider attacking the problem from the bottom by getting rid of the problem children. I know, that's a whole different can of worms!
Best of success in whatever you decide.
Westhawk