One word...... Experience


Warez is one place where you learn from mistakes. That's why when a large site is sold it usually goes downhill as the person who takes over the site doesn't have the experience to run it. The previous owner has learned from their mistakes over time. The likes of the admins at WBB, Katz etc have all made mistakes over the years and learned from them.

If you buy a forum you try your best to keep some of the existing staff who know the running of the site and members. If you want PM the site in question and I'll give you advise. If your buying or taking over the running (or part running) of a site with 100k members then you really need to know what your at. If you think your launching a site that's going to get 100k members then ask your doctor to increase your medication.