The thread title is not a rhetorical question. I am not trying to start another "Mudcat is fine just the way it is" thread.

What I am asking is what internet "thingies" (forums, mailing lists, newsgroups, chatrooms, whatever) have you found that are closer to your ideal than Mudcat AS FAR AS FORMAT IS CONCERNED.

I'm not looking for things that duplicate Mudcat's content or focus. I'm looking for things that, in your opinion, are better than Mudcat in format or structure.

I would also be interested in knowing why you think it is better.