There are still a LOT of thoughtful contributions here.
If anything, I think the ferocity is hardly existant anymore, and our personalities have been tempered by continual and perpetual discourse from the other side.

I think the Zone is BETTER than it's been.
Not quite as colorful as it could be, but thank God the viciousness is down a tad. If you think it's dull or mean, then maybe you'd better look at your EXPECTATIONS for this board.
Everyone has a chance to contribute.

And I agree with Art, our country is in a free-for-all with a madman at the helm. No wonder it's not so "habitable" in here. Neither is it "habitable" out there.