The big problem is there isn't any place to have a legit open discussion about IT things. Ever since Joel closed the old JoS board (due to him demanding everyone sign up), there isn't a place to shoot the shit. Half the questions that used to be asked on JoS aren't allowed on SO, and their black and white attitude towards what the site is and isn't makes it feel very unfriendly if you ask something that isn't on-topic, you get it closed without even being pointed to a better site, it's literally just telling you to GTFO and slamming the door in your face.