Enzie's comments

Since I can't post in Enzie's thread, I thought I would post here (congrats Enzie on great comments!). Perhaps getting new moderators for some of the sub-fora would work: some moderators just never participate and their fora are virtually dead: for example, the historical thread and artists of the past, but there are others.

Put out a call for new moderators and see what happens (Cynthia, I am sure there are knowledgeable people out there, who are willing to do this). I like Sharon's engagement and involvement, and see her as a model for what other moderators could do in stimulating discussion and participation. If a moderator doesn't have that time or engagement then perhaps it's time for them to "retire."

Also, there used to be a whole lot of materials and techniques discussions, grafted on the tradition and the past and there's almost none left. Finding some key players with interests and expertise in the field would work, instead of endless threads about photographic references and digital cameras.

Finally, allow me to say that some forum members are a bit narcissistic: they never comment on other's work, but expect to be cuddled when they place a piece of theirs in the critiques section. It doesn't work that way....