I know both you and Bob have mentioned that before re: both SI and IHUB. I know a lot of your concern has to do with advertisement folks but... have you ever figured out what posting rates would be during the market meltdown without those boards?
Also..Not quite as sure about IHUB but the most active "stock" boards on SI seem to be the trader threads. I note that Zeev's board here is also one of the most active boards as well. For now the good old days of GO CSCO when are earnings?? are gone. They may well be back at some point soon but who the hell knows for sure?