just curious,

would the consensus be that this style of forum is too unwieldy and would it be more more user friendly with a simpler layout?

I don't have a problem with the current format.

I think network 54 are the simplest forums to view but I haven't got a problem with this one either.

Gordy,
Layout is simple. I would think no need to change.
Regards

Would it be possible to have a link from the "Articles" to a related discussion thread so Q&A on the article can be associated directly? This way people can relate the two together without having to hunt around or create a new thread.

shouldn't be a problem! great idea, thanks!