With just a tiny reduction in the obvious mental illness which defines the Aces High forum, a dream team could be formed recognising that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. Or the one. And that the game we all love could do with a fresh injection of new noobs, I mean blood. JimmyD ought to be the manager with power to veto and sack, given his obvious self-restraint and wisdom, Dolby in charge of cinematography (obviously, and given whatever tools he needs). Badboy as technical ACM advisor and who ever else adept at forming promotive video content. Be rude not to have Fugi in the loop somewhere since the recent initiative is credit to him. The entire community could contribute ahf files to Dolby. Who, on no account should be allowed to choose the music.
The whole endeavour could be incentivised by free subscriptions to the 6 or so permanent members of the Dream Team and perk points for anyone contributing favourably to the peer-reviewed and democratic process. Or whatever suitable reward system the skinners and map-makers enjoy. Hell if you're really lucky you could get Lusche involved to analyse views and popularity. Even YouTube themselves can't get him.
Not all that hard to think of content. A monthly most outrageous shot or top 5 shots of the month series is obvious. Humans like shooting things and regular themes get regular viewers. Not to mention features from the flying of people notably associated with a particular airframe to promote that airframe, knowing there are irrational fanboys everywhere. If LilMac and YUCCA can't submit material to draw at least a few P-47 fanatics into the game then Dale will be a monkey's Uncle - for example. You just need to depict an identifiable fantasy or concept.
The main difficulty would be ensuring its members don't frag each other with bedtime booby traps in a desperate play for autocratic rule
Maybe a form of contract or agreement would be a good idea. I especially suggest a clause to agree to limit present and ongoing feuding to the MA or General Forum.
The talent, resources and means are already in place. Just need the glue of a cohesive idea to hold it together and good management or democracy to oil the moving parts.
