Midnitemo,
As with all forums this one has a wide diversity of contributors, both good and bad.
The thing is, there's no rule book, no right or wrong way to prep for something that's never happened before.
For me, what I get out of the forum is a wide spectrum of ideas from which to try and make sensible solutions to the future challenges I an trying to address.
Sorting wheat from chaff is a time consuming but important process. And what's wheat for me, may be chaff for you. Each of us is in a different position, so our solutions will be somewhat varied.
You're right, the forum is becoming more grounded, albeit slightly less entertaining now. ...apart from S13 that is, but he's completely bonkers
( said very much tongue in cheek... keep up the bonkers stuff Scythe ... you're broadening my horizon)