My DD is into Webkinz. Actually, I thought she was finally over them, but she just asked for more for her birthday.
She has quite a few, and has bought most of them from saving her allowance. She has never been into dolls, but LOVES stuffed animals! Webkinz are adorable stuffed animals with the added benefit of the web site games, etc..
As far at the board issues.... I'm a member here and enjoy the free service, however, I don't feel I have the right to question the rules or moderator actions. They're doing their job and I'll leave that to them. Not my place to offer suggestions unless asked. As a moderator at another message board, I know there is a lot going on behind the scenes that members aren't aware of. I have also belonged to MANY message boards over the years and drama happens. People are banned or leave upset, things are quiet for a little while and then pick up and life goes on. Such is life of an Internet forum. I've seen it time and time again. My very first message board ('96) was totally unmoderated. OMG, it became a
very hostile environment that I cared not to be a part of. For that reason, I prefer moderated boards with rules that are enforced. The way I see it, if people don't want to play by the rules, they can take their marbles and go play elsewhere. There are tons of different message boards out there. If one isn't working out, instead of stirring the pot, leave quietly, go surfing and find one that's a better fit. OK, I'll get off my soapbox now.