Hey, I saw you at the makers faire, its a shame that you feel badly about the pro stuff. Perhaps it might help you if I explained a bit about how/why the decision was made, and how instructables could still be a great place to show off the amazing stuff you guys do.
Love your projects, especially the one on Open Manufacturing. I love my Arduino and am building a home-brew robot based on it. You've convinced me that I've got to get a laser cutter (or access to one anyway). Thanks for sharing your inspiration and innovation.