Yes we do. But the start-up costs would far exceed those that run FR, I’m
guessing, mainly due to all the data, image etc storage. A straight forum app, well has anyone thought of appifying FR with Jim’s permission?
The app would have to authenticate (freeper name and password) then be allowed to access the server via an API. That leads to a new level of potential DDOS. John R already has his hands full with DDOS.
Even prior to authentication, a million simulated apps could overwhelm the server with bogus login requests. I can't say it would be worse than browsers but it would require more anti-DDOS code.