I'm with your views, Max, completely. I don't believe in the separation philosophically: it undermines both life and music. I have previously suggested that a simple solution would be for people who want their thread designated as a pure music thread should be able to post it in Italics (and maybe that could be made easier). That way it would be easy to spot them, rather than all those acronyms that no one is going to remember, especially new people. But on reflection, I think it would die out quickly anyway.
I think the future is great as long as Max doesn't get bored or sick of it. We all must suck up to Max is a big way (like send more money). I also think the present is pretty great too.
yours, Peter T.