What we have here is extremely unique and I wouldn't change it for the world.

I agree. The fact that not one of us could come up with any comparable off-topic forums underscores that. Which is why I think we should try to take steps to make sure that as time goes on, the BBS still has a way to bring in new contributors. Closing user registration would be fine for a year or so, but eventually, things are going to change, and if there's no connection to a more current product, there's no way to keep things rolling with a new generation of users.

Plus this is a device with a relatively low price that is commonly used with thefted music.

I'm not sure what you're saying here. I don't think you have to look too far on this BBS to find empegs with "thefted music"... And the price point angle is moot when you look at the net gain we got since the fire sale, where Mk2a's were going for far less than the MSRP of the Karma. A lot of new people came in, a few of them were clowns, and the clowns went away. The net effect was positive.