I agree with you that the statement from Powerlifter was elitist and arrogant but I would say that the majority of folks who post to the pound do not feel that way. They still post in the T&N board and help where they can. Powerlifter himself is extremely helpful on the T&N board. I would cut him so slack on a few statements said in anger.
FYI...I don't post in the pound as well, I think it is redundant forum, as most questions still get answered in the T&N board. The other forums however are extremely useful in classification of different styles of training. I think Mike Mahler should have his forum as well. My 2 cents....