I like reading field reports, because they are one of the few things that is "real" around here. At least as real as it gets on the internet, if the writer was honest. There's so much "what if" and theories going round here, and I always liked to read what some people actually do. You read some stuff and go "oh I can imagine myself doing that" etc.
To each his own I guess, but the stories are good motivation. On the other hand, there's not too many of em going round... but if you decide to open a board then I'll contribute.
Why not link the hidden "Success Stories" forum back to the main page? Surely there would be no harm in that?