Sure John, no problem with that. But why not just say "GC 2008 at Mumbles, more info on formula16.org". Then there would be no followup with "oh it's at *****". It is just poor communication and gave me the impression that the location should not be mention here. Which I tought was ridiculous and triggered the first line of mye message. That was all it was to it.
Further, we would all go to the class website anyway to read the full information. My point is that this forum is one of several strong selling points for the class and this should be buildt on further. This is the place to reach most of the class, this is the place sailors visit daily or weekly, this is where you spread information and create enthusiasm for the class. This is in short our social network, which really is the glue in any class. Official business and official class information belongs on formula16.org. No argument! The forum on the other hand is quite a lot more than "rumour and speculation" and a place to "gas" as you say. I think the forum is so vital for the class that it's status should be entered in the class constitution.

Not meaning to be a nag and an butt about this John, and it's not all directed towards you or Hans and what you wrote. It probably sounds a lot worse than intended as well, but this is something I feel strongly about. I dont know any other class with a forum remotely like what the F-16 class have got here, and to re-iterate, we need to keep it as good as it has been, and is, or make it even better to succeed.
That is probably enough time on the soap box for today.. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />