On the board, there is a 'self-appointed' expert right now, 'scholar' by name, giving advice about Chinese visas. Prior to that he gave advice about studying Latin in the US!

You are mistaken Turino.
I am neither a 'self-appointed expert' nor have I offered any advice on studying Latin in the US! The poster re: visas asked for advice and I gave it to the best of my knowledge. I post rarely and only upon subjects within my knowledge and experience. I suggest you look back and rectify your claim.

You do however highlight one aspect of posts on this board Certain posters (no names, no pack drill) jump in on each and every subject offering words of wisdom which are often misleading, malicious or ignorant of the facts. A little less from them would be welcomed by many readers.