Why me,
That's a little unfair. Where is the beer glass raising? Most of the quips are reasonably good-hearted. I think you are being a little hard.
I expect that not a few of the people who post here would actually admit to a grudging respect for the scholars who post on FAIR.
I also disagree with your idea of the purpose of the MAD board.
it is there to assist members who are experiencing problems or who have questions
Surely it was a place where those of other religions, including ex or post Mormons could meet and discuss theological/cultural/historical issues with active and knowledgable Mormons. It's probably the last place a person should go to who is new to the church or experiencing doubts.
Laymen are well...laymen...and scholars are scholars. They need the scholars over there. The active Mormons need the scholars over there.
Not saying there aren't some good threads going on over there at the moment, because there are!!
Mary