There was a time when issues could be discussed civilly, when facts, as opposed to opinions, were the norm but then bullies and spin doctors took over causing  participation to dwindle in this forum.   Fewer fishermen and women chose not to participate in other forums for obvious reasons.   I'll never blame FishUSA.   They gave us a platform to shoot the bull, to laugh and to cut up and gave us reason to get together stream side and on the water.   Sad but what once was will never be again.   We had fun here once and Facebook was never close to being a substitute.   Myself, I pop in once or twice a year.   There is little left.