...an emerging theme within our group...

I wish I could say "I don't know what you mean" or pretend that it is not true. But I also feel that there has been a shift, slow but gathering speed. It is not just support or user questions, either. For me, the entire feeling of the board is different somehow. I find myself more guarded, posting less and less, avoiding or skipping more and more threads.

Part of that is my own. I know I am less patient than I should be. With other distractions, I find it harder to spend the time listening or helping out.

Part of it is the board. Rob, I believe you are correct on that theme building, but that it is far wider than just a few threads or questions.

Wherever this leads, even if it is to the dissolution of the board / community, it was and still is to a large degree the best internet community I have ever seen and had the pleasure (well, most of the time... ) to be associated with.