Actually some us think onlyonemac has got a point, though it is being somewhat obsessive-compulsively pursued. (And what isn't around here?)

However, onlyonemac, best let it rest. What you need to know is that not everyone here is into hacks and modifications. Discussions ebb and flow over the months and years. At the moment, there is much talk of hacks, partly owing to a few vocal members. The dynamics will change eventually.

In the meantime, concentrate on the threads that interest you, most likely those that are about stock machines, setups, software and restorations. Add some of your own. I'd say what you most need are some new machines to restore, and for that, this forum is still the best place to find help anywhere on the web.