Just finished taking the DVC survey. They had a question about internet use and "The Dis" showed up there as an option. Found that interesting. Mousesavers, too.
I know that our guide is aware of the discussions here. I've met a CM at Epcot who acknowledged my lime green mickey on my camera case, (Hi Otimon )
Before I really got involved with the Disboards, I would avoid "unofficial" Disney sources. I used to wonder why some sites came up if I did a search for "Disney." Now I know that there's lots you can learn from them, and sometimes the information is clearer and easier to find on these "unofficial" boards.