I've come back to woodwork after many years.
Reading the forum when I started here, Niki was an inspiration to me too, especially regarding jig-making. Simple little things, like using sandpaper to provide grip, have saved me hours. He is much missed.
Niki's great ideas notwithstanding, I think people like me are a bit nervous of posting stuff like that because of inexperience. Ideas I've had that I think are great can be either obvious or silly to the more experienced/professionals -- and we are blessed that there are a number of patient and kind pros on here who do take the time and trouble to advise, without putting us novices down!
In fact, one of the best things about this place is the general good-nature of the participants. I've never read anyone trying to be really nasty, and it's a breath of fresh air compared to forums on other topics.
There's still loads of gold in them thar archives though - you'll be amazed what the search function can turn up!
Enjoy.
E.