This is a thread for how to find threads your looking for. That way you don't have to form your own thread and face the inevitable wrath of theblackdragon locking the topic.

My question is, is there a DS recommendation thread and if so could you provide the link?

Here's how to find whatever thread you're looking for:

Step 1: Go to Google.

Step 2: Input 'site:nintendolife.com/forums whatever you're searching for'
(e.g. site:nintendolife.com/forums DS recommendation thread)

Step 3: ???

Step 4: Profit!