Also, many people here have an issue with HomeOwnersHub, they feel
that they have tried to hijack the AHR newsgroup which is part of
usenet and make it look like it's theirs.


Web-based forums are often "infected" with annoying, javascript pop-up advertising
and various malware...which is why I avoid them.


Yep. I agree.
and as much as I dislike Yahoo - a couple of their specific groups
have been great sources of helpful friendlly info.
eg: specific group for vintage Elna brand sewing machines
John T.