There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
Wildfact is an incredible resource with lots of knowledgeable posters who have unique knowledge and valuable insights. I think it would be a step in the right direction for the forum to expand upon the article section, possibly making a separate page entirely for blog posts (like the wildlife tour section). These could range from quick summaries of topics to longer expansive pieces. In my mind this could be more appealing to a non forum oriented browser, who may find scrolling through the many pages of discussion daunting. Of course these would only be done by the top quality posters, and would represent the forum in a professional manor. I'm aware many of us are busy with work and study, so I suggest something like a quality article once a month on a topic a reputable poster is passionate writing about. This also expands the wildfact brand from that of a well run forum with a goldmine of informational nuggets, to a genuine resource regarding the topics of zoology/palaeontology/ecology/conservation etc.
That's just my view though, and I trust Peter and Sanjay fully in how they run the forum as they have done a great job for almost 8 years now.