Planetgamecube has in my opinion some of the best opinionated forum members. Even though we do not all agree all the time I feel that these boards most properly represent Nintendo gamers, at least the hardcore Nintendo gamers who are not blind fantools. People here honestly care about what direction the company is taking with its hardware, software, and public relations/perception/advertising. And sometimes the honesty can be brutal. I know people who swear they hate forums, but they still lurk planetgamecube's occationally just to look at opinions. I don't know how much real industry people come here to see what we think, but sometimes I get the feeling they are listening when they have the time.
By the way, getting my ass handed to me by someone like Iwata, Shigeru, or Reggie would be well worth buying a REV and the new Smash Bros.
I had to change my icon because it just didn't feel like me. I think Calian's Reggie picture or Bills maybe the best ones. I also like KDR's Hitler one, the pose looks funny.