I'm not good at subtleties: Is that a rhetorical question?
My criticism was directed at R*'s inability/unwillingness to create a centrally functioning, comprehensive player exchange; not at how this (or other forums) fill that gap in their respective areas. I think your player search and crew discussion sections cover enough ground for exchange. Especially since more people use the forum as guests (as I write this: 60) than they do as registered (and active) guests (currently 6).