The Dink Network

Because of threads like this.

Partly yes, but I think these threads are mainly a symptom, not a cause. The main problem is the enormous bluntness that some people have been displaying recently. There are no normal threads where we can discuss something because certain people just want to be heard and will post anywhere even if they have no meaningful contribution whatsoever. Honestly I can't remember when the last good discussion I had on here was. (The last discussion not about the community that is.)

In the past you'd use internet using dail-up, so you'd have to spend your time wisely. Nowadays there are people desperate for attention who can spend hours and hours on the internet to try to get attention. And the old-timers can't keep up with all the drivel that is filling up the forum because they actually have jobs and still have a limited amount of time.

In the old days people came here because they wanted to have fun. Nowadays people just come here because they want to be heard.