i think it is a great site also. when i set my tank up last june i was on this board hourly, trying to get as much insight as possible before i bought the tank and as i was setting it up. after i set it up i found out that we all don't see eye to eye on everything, but that is how i learn. I haven't posted on this forum for a few months but my interest in this hobby and my reef has not decreased. I am back now because i want to set up a smaller(75gallon) sps only tank and this forum is where i get the most help.
I think having the expert authors here to answer questions is a huge help.
I sometimes wonder how much more difficult it would be to get into this hobby prior to the internet and sites like this. (i do know what it was like, a big failure)!