The last time I looked in here, 3-4 years ago, it was a vibrant
newsgroup with people sharing their stories of triumph and disaster,
swapping tips and recipes and generally providing support. There were
tens, if not hundreds, of messages a day, and plenty of genuine
conversations.

Now, by contrast, it's tumbleweed. A handful of posts only, and some
days nothing at all. Has everyone gone to Facebook?