I tried other forums when Audiogon was having trouble with several members. Since then, they have increased moderation. It was personal. Some members just didn’t like each other. I went to WBF and had no issues registering. I am used to people talk about expensive equipment but WBF really gets into the high end. I also noticed low amount of posts so it didn’t fit for me. I used audiogon to catch up on all things 2 channel and still do.
Recently, I have spent some time on Facebook group "2 channel audio for the average person". It has grown very quickly. They will not put up with BS. Everybody from a beginner to DIY to designer show up there. You still have lampcord, all amps sound the same crowd and why doesnt my 7 channel amp sound as good as my 2CH power amp but it is generally a pleasant experience. I do not have any issues here either. This is the place I learned the most.