Part of the problem is that the forums are just a small part of the site and at least in my case, I've read most of the rest of the site and focus on the forums because that is what interests me.

What I don't know is whether or not new members start at the Home Page and find the forums, or find the forums directly through a Google or Yahoo search, missing the rest of the site entirely.

This site is very complex compared to others I belong to. Take a look at the Home Page and see what's there. A sticky links forum for articles might be the way to do it. Links could be added as they are written and posted.

It's up to Charles since it is his site, so I suggest PMing him with these suggestions as well. Not sure if he has time to read everything.