Just think how much bigger it might be if there was an off topic section added then....... without exception, all of the other forums I use have more posts in the off topic section than any other.
Thats the point I was trying to make, what I want isn't provided by this website because there doesnt appear to be an area where we can chat about anything and everything and get to know eachother.
Please don't take this as criticism, it's purely my opinion, and I do still browse these boards which are full of excellent information, as you say, you must be doing something right!