Yes, it is burdensome for the occasional seller, but every other option we looked at would have to be so heavily moderated that they would never have worked.
Using a running thread sounds good in theory, but to maintain it and keep immature members from slanting it in their own direction is way too much trouble to do.
I've personally been spending much more time in the B/S/T forum, and am trying to keep it under control. There are a few who still need to learn how to properly use the forum, but it is a work in progress.
Heatware, just like any other change, wil take a little while to get accustomed to. But we think it is a step in the right direction..
Oh, and if a seller has feedback of eBay, they may want to add a link to that in their sig or posts in the B/S/T forum.