The printed fRoots magazine was one way in which people would garner information about the folk scene. Much of what it did is now available in much more instant, convenient forms, via the internet and social media. For such a niche publication, I'd say that it did well to continue so long into the digital age (with Living Tradition still going). Its demise doesn't necessarily reflect upon the state of the folk scene; looking at wider trends, it more reflects the state of print media.