we could possibly move the board to a more modern MB system but it is not clear that the archive of past messages could also move - it was thought that we might stick with the old format for a bit longer until someone could determine this point. More modern boards give the opportunity for logged in members to interchange personal messages not necessarily revealing email addresses - lists of plain text email addresses are I'm afraid a tempting target for spammers.
It is possible to put personal links eg of the form editor AT manxnotebook DOT com in your personal profile on this MB