Can't say I mind the dwindling nature of the BS section. The nastiness and bigotry there, has been an embarrassment. I think it has cared many people away, and has become dominated by bullies. I think that our discussions have a much friendlier tone on the Mudcat Facebook page, and I think it's an advantage that Facebook discussions disappear after a while.
I do hate it when people discuss songs on Facebook, because those discussions disappear; but the Mudcat Facebook page seems to be a good place for ephemeral things like concert and folk club announcements.
The trouble is, the BS and ephemeral things do draw people, and they are then available to give input on more permanent things like song research.
So, I dunno.
-Joe-