and I think the rule sets the tone for the forum.
except that it doesn't. There's been plenty of rude and offensive responses on there.
Now, the distance between my left and my right shoulder is sufficient such that I am able to cope but the quality of posts is definitely NOT guarenteed by the lack of anonymity.
PPRuNe is ultimately, a rumour network with no claims to accredited or even factually accurate content. That sensible piece of advice you've just read on a PPRuNe post could be from an experienced pilot/engineer, or it could be from an armchair mechanic writing from in between his buttocks.
Nobody of sound mind would treat any singular peice of advice found on any forum as sensible without further corroboration. Having a name attached to it makes not one bit of difference.
The forum is somewhat stagnant, but I think that is purely because the majority of members don't have anything of solid value to write about.
Or are afraid that if they publish their thoughts they might go straight to hell, cast there by the LAA forum Gods.
Personally, I have a greater issue with the CAA who happily post my aircraft registration details, full name and address onto the public domain without seeking my permission. The DVLA aren't so free with information, so why are the CAA?
Which is a good point well made but not relevant here.