The problem with seperating the two is that they tend not to come back together. The thread that you point out started as a very serious post. I know pika very well and he was trying to watch out for the new users and dodge some of the repetitive questions we used to get. I for one have been known to flame a good newb here and there and each and every time I have had a reason. If you catch me on irc and ask a legit question you get a legit answer...if you don't...well look out.

Now as for the forums and stuff...I really don't want to split and label the userbase. LiteStep users are to me LiteStep users. Everything is in presentation.