I just did some looking about, as we are getting quite a number of posts already.
(which is GREAT!!

)
Anyway.. this is what Forumer has to say about it, in case you were interested in a backup:
link. So, in plain simple words: they do not give backups to users and forum owners, but they do make their own in case of server crash for restoring purposes.
But one can never know, so should there be anything on this forum that you really want to save, you will have to make your own copy of it.
I'll see to at least getting a print out of all the members and their sign up email addies, just in case, I will be able to contact you then

Also, in reverse: for those who do not yet have my email addy:
eadwine AT gmail DOT com