Re your #1: I disagree. It may have something to do with the fact that I'm a secretary (filing, sorting, etc.) but I like all the sections. Once I became familiar with the forum, I knew exactly what sections to look in to find what I wanted, or where I needed to post what. Sections offer the ability to skip things I'm not in interested in at any given times. (ex: Sometimes I want to read up on poker, most times, not.)
If I'm here for just a casual run through, I start at the top and work my way down.
Which may be one reason some folks seem to never have known about the 'basement' -- the sections at the bottom for general chat and birthdays, etc. -- some may never make it that far.
