I don’t think you can totally eliminate the trash talk, and it might not ultimately be in the best interest of the forum. (even though i personally detest it) The sites that have stuck and grown have a degree of trash talk on them, which ultimately brings new people on board to check out what is being said on xyz site.

What is needed are admins who are sensitive to the entire industry and not just one portion of it. Depending on one’s position and experiences in the sport they may see the cheer glass as half full or half empty. Neither position makes them wrong. In the same regard, admins should monitor their own biases as it is reflected in their decision making.