Morning, you eloquent, serious, gentlemen!
I can relate to Stijnīs absence. I have had no interest in participating for several periods. I believe it has to do with whats going on in our lives. When preoccupied with job, house, spouses, kids, dogs, cats, bimbos and what not, there is no time and motivation.
Maybe Stijns absence says more about the rest of us. Stijn has got a life!
I concur. "The Thread Previously Known As Stijn" is brilliant. As an alternative I would suggest "Fluffers Corner".