Or it could very well be that the thread topics have become somewhat repetitive,very few original/ interesting ones posted,this also could be the net result caused by the disappearance of the "old gang".
Or maybe when you see a thread that people would like to comment on ,its too late ,the thread has drifted soo off topic that they couldnt be arsed to comment on it...
Or maybe Westie is right ..god forbid lol