I'll be honest- no opinion.

The long term items were discussed as part of the general forum just as well as they were on their own. Some people really want them on their own because of concerns that it would swamp the 72 hour kits and the like. I think the fine dividing line will be when is a post on long term preps go into the survival subforum, and when does it fit better in the campfire. I can see things like generators, fuel storage and solar panels in the survival subforum, while gardening goes to the campfire IMHO.

Hard call. I would not say that the experiment has failed. I will say that EVERY prepardness forum mod's job is harder right now than I'd like it to be- it is a nutty season.