I was going to ignore this thread and I probably should but I have never been one to keep my mouth shut. I can't speak for others who like to post and play games but as far as I am concerned I DID NOT come here looking for awards, never even entered my mind so if they bother you that much I'm sure you can eliminate them very easily.

As far as contributions go this forum would be rather dead without the F & G section and sponsors may be less likely to want to advertise here if he place was inactive a large percentage of the time. Also it would be a hell of a lot less welcoming place since most all who play games are also the ones who take the time to go and welcome new people to the forums.

So if a smaller and less active site is the goal then eliminate the F & G section. I think I may have suggested a very similar action about 7 or 8 months ago. Have at it if that is what you think this place needs and would be best over all for the forum.