Yes Machine, those who chased off the likes of Samcrow or didn't like myself and Lib duking it out are happier now. Some nights there's not even a post about a lost dog or cat.
I know some of the debates got a little out of hand but I miss the grit and grime of it. Lib and I had some major battles as did he and Sam. Yeah, we sometimes disappointed Socrates but it was entertaining and I at least respected Lib for stnding by his beliefs. Now, we read about yard sales, lost dogs etc... Very mundane if you ask me.
However, that's the way the "majority" of the board seemed to want things. So now I look in once in a while and hope to see a good slobber knocker discussing entitlements, test scores, or even Obamacare.