Let's not make this an obituary thread.
Just a casual observation, but it looks like the average number of members/visitors on BS at any one time is on the increase. New members are signing on daily here. I've been part of this community for a few years and enjoy looking back and reading through the many lively exchanges from when the site was shiny and new... like an A13358 - now you have to look that up.
Depending on the personalities coming on board, there's always new opportunity for more interactions like "the old days".
dams-r-us