[ferretchucker]

Facebook's negative impact upon forums is undoubtable, but I do think the big FB's grip is loosening. People don't use it quite how they used to - less statuses (blame Twitter I guess) and typically less group activity. I know many people who pretty much just keep it for photos, event organising and keeping in touch with distant friends-relatives.

HDC has definitely been quieter than this, and with any luck it'll soon be louder again. I do miss the days where the first page of each forum was filled with bold thread titles, but who knows - perhaps they'll return.