teflyer, other forums were certainly looked at, when deciding how this one would be shaped. Flite Test is a very beginner friendly show, and many forums, while they should be welcoming to new pilots, aren't. So, Chad wanted this forum to always be a haven for people who had questions, even if they were questions that had been asked before.
I know that I never want to see someone reply to a question with "use the search feature". If you have the time to do that, you have the time to answer the question, or link to a place that can answer the question for you.