I'm glad to see such a positive response so far, thanks.
The release news will be mainly UK based hopefully that won't be too much of a problem most releases cross over, it's more about awareness, I'm prone to importing or mail ordering the odd item myself.
Eldatford makes a good point about Classical-it's out with my knowledge to make any kind of judgement on what's worth hearing about.
If in terms of release news for other genres please mail me me so we can arrange to perhaps get it organised in a way that might benefit the site.
I would see this release news as a monthly thing with the odd bit of general news also if I think it might interest Audiogoners.
A few points on the general comments about reviews etc.
I am also of the opinion that if this does (and it is an if until it happens as a separate part of Audiogon) happen it HAS to reflect the overall quality of the site.
Otherwise there is little point as reviews can be posted anyway.
I agree also with some of the concerns voiced above and although like Dave I have a lot of ideas please be aware of two points,the Audiogon owners obviously have to decide the format it takes and also that it will be some considerable time before this happens.
I spoke to Arnie on the phone (it's ok I reversed the charges)and I know he likes the idea but would like other contributers as well however it's a way off (June at least before he can look at it in detail).
As I said above I do have a lot of ideas how this could work and maybe ways it could become interactive however we are a way away from that at this stage.
In the meantime I'll keep working at this,hopefully get some reviews up and post the odd thread with some ideas and look for feedback.
Anybody wanting to discuss this with me please mail me at my home e-mail.