There are still quite a few folks that lurk in the forum here but very rarely post....or who do so by PM's.
The parting of the ways a while back was unfortunate as it did have a very detrimental effect upon the forum here. I guess trying to incorporate all views is a hard tight rope to walk and despite all the best intentions by the Mod's some of the denizens here felt compelled to wander off the reservation and take up residence elsewhere.
Life goes on.....and in time this forum will revive hopefully and return to its former "glory".
As to Moderation styles and the like....Rotorheads is still the best place at pprune in my estimation. Current Mods are having to fill some very big shoes after Heliport turned over the reins and are doing a very good job of doing so.