conversations like the rest of the regional boards? Why is it considered solely an ad board?

not a large market for ter here, it is a national board so they have lots of cities some are just more active there are other places in the area that are a lot more active!

but that doesn't mean they couldn't allow postings other than ads. Other regional boards allow it. Why not here?

Although, allowing this thread to continue is a conversation of sorts. I do appreciate that.

That is a good question ... I'm wondering if there are just not very many VIP's here in Oregon hummm