I too think this is a great idea. When I first started reading CC, and started posting with questions, it was fairly cruise information-heavy (that was 1999). But later it got to be mostly chatter, and frankly, I was there for information. Later on it got intimidating (to me), since everybody seemed so clubby and even somewhat elitist.

But I have gotten to like the chatty side of this group; you're a nice bunch. So, we get the best of both worlds--quality information, and good fun. And I have not seen any sign of elitism either.