Here is my response (which will more than likely never be seen, since it will probably get pulled for being negative):
"You have got to be kidding...
Exactly how are individuals on this forum supposed to exchange ideas/opinions if the moderators (who admittedly are less knowledgeable than most of us regarding such topics) either don't allow posts or insist that everything be done via a private message?
If anyone at USBC or in the bowling industry thinks that "warm fuzzies" on this website will bring new bowlers to the sport, then the sport is in sad shape and our leaders are extremely out of touch.
We are ALL in agreement that something needed to be done regarding the tone of the old forum, however these new changes are quickly becoming more laughable than anything we had to endure on the old forum. Many of us have already offered suggestions that we believe would make this forum better, only to be told essentially "thanks, but no thanks." If this is TRULY a membership forum, then perhaps the membership should have some input as to how it should be conducted. If not and the forum is to be used strictly for marketing purposes, then perhaps Strike Ten should be footing the bill for the forum and not the members!
Criticize USBC - get your post yanked (without being given a reason why).
Have a discussion the MOD doesn't like - get your post yanked (or get TOLD to move to a PM).
Post a topic (assuming it gets through the MODS) - get an answer in about a day (after the MOD approves everything).
More than likely this post will get yanked as well, without an explanation (though I’ll assume it will be considered negative). So be it. I have copied the text and forwarded my concerns to my association, as well as to others within USBC. This last response just shows how useless this forum is becoming."
