No doubt about it. I don't even bother to look at "New" anymore. Not even within my categories. Unfortunately, I just don't have the time to help curate. I have enough of a problem just keeping up with those who comment here and the blogs of those of us who have kind of formed a working group.

You're so right that trying to engage on a meaningful level is time consuming, but I believe it's worth it in the long run. If you want quality conversation, you've not only got to do the same, you've also got to recognize and reward in kind. The idea is to try and leave something useful for future readers, and leave it in the best form possible. Like you say, there's nothing worse than doing a search, finding the same question, and then coming up empty.

It looks like it's working so far. None of the people I'm addressing have commented yet, but this is to be continued . . . 😈