A bit late to the party but I will echo everyone's thanks to Alex for creating a sane, relaxed and mature environment where people can trade advice and banter in a civilised manner.
As for the future, I'm confident the forum will keep its identity as long as the current moderators remain on board and keep up their sterling work. Nick, just retain the strict 'no politics' rule and proactive, balanced moderation, maintain the LAF's zero tolerance policy toward trolls, blowhards and troublemakers and all will be well, I think.