Hmm, seems that we have more than a few cross-overs here.
Alliegence is to the game and the community, no matter what boards are used. I deeply believe that Stratics will make some great moves forward here in the coming months, but as a reporter for Statics, I look at all avenenues for information, including alternative boards such as UO FORUMS.
I say that with a jest, since UO Forums are not just an alternative, but a true friend to the populace of Ultima Online and others.
I will speak my mind and say what I will say to the community as a whole, and not be limited in some respects about this board vs that board.
Communication without barriers is quite essential here! Though there are confidences of trust that I will not break, I shall still SCREAM from time to time, to get the information that I want of need.

I will always stir the pot and see what floats to the top!
OK, Terence - Lead News Admin & Mod, lets see about getting our reporter staff shields back up! I know that the tech staff does not want to hear my rantings much more, but I have helped with indicating certain problems along the way.
We all have to work together, and eventhough, there have been computer breakdowns on my end as well, over the last few months, the idea of things coming back together are always prevelent.
Namaste