I believe the forum started in the very late '90s or early 2000's.

It was very novel at the time, the idea of specific hobby-based 'sites' where like minded people gathered.

So, we're talking a span of two decades or more.

In that time, social media has essentially appeared, and grown.

Over the few decades, some PB friendships that were developed here ended up shifting more to other media like FB. Certainly, once a friendship develops, ponds may not be the 'bonding' ingredient going forward.

Even Lusk does a well attended Wednesday night gig on FB, as previously mentioned.

So, have we lost activity/interest here due to other social media? Sure, probably, but does that mean we need to change up?


Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:"
"She took another microscopic bite of her sandwich, then pushed it away. Maybe she absorbed nutrients from her surroundings."