Hi Neil,
I do agree with you, I was only thinking the same the other day. I used to enjoy logging on and seeing new information, arguments, what people were doing, the latest miracle! But now there is frequently only one or two mundane topics posted each day. I too miss CS2 (not CS3 I think), we had some epic battles, but there was a passion in those days about your opinions.
Even most of the white rats have taken worforin, except Rick who regularly produces a new miracle, but then it dies. The regular thread on what you did this week has died. Where are you Pegleg, we miss you too. So many have got bored and moved away.
I can't even suggest a reason, or a cure, but we do need the original fire.
Best wishes to all
Ron