Speaking only for myself, I had been away from the boards due to computer problems, that have only very recently been (mysteriously) healed.
I have been checking in a bit more lately - now that I'm not totally shackled to my local public library - and I'm always interested in reading a thread that....well, interests me.
I admit I have not started a lot of threads, but that's just me, I guess...
I, too, certainly miss the "old days" but I think everything in this life goes through a kind of "natural evolution" and perhaps this is what has happened to the BB.
I most certainly would not like to see this forum totally die off. I think it would be a shame.
But, when I do feel I have something worthwhile to say, I will say it. (Like Mr. Ed the talking horse.

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Signor V.