Why aren't the older members still active ?

I am a member from the very early 2000's and post only occasionally now because of all of the know it all's. There are just too many egos here on people who don't know their butts from a hole in the wall. I hold an Electrical Engineering degree and got tired of people criticizing engineers simply because we are engineers and understand the physics behind things a little better than they do. I find it much more refreshing to hang out at DIY Audio and design and build some equipment. Nelson Pass is my hero.

Agree with Liguy - Too many people these days are unable to distinguish between what they know and what they don't know but have merely chosen to believe. Or they are just repeating what they have read or heard in order to sound knowledgeable. The more this works, the more brazen they become.
Truth be told, many of the older and more experienced members just tire of the repetition and the argumentative assertions of those who have not done their homework.
Engineers really do know more than I do. I know that and respect it. On the other hand, I'm still the world's foremost authority in the matter of my personal preferences, an area where I can well be misguided but never wrong.
For instance, I really do love the sound of my horns, even though there are members who insist I shouldn't. After a time, this sort of boorish behavior discourages participation.

Ipods, ipads, diversions, kids, cash or lack thereof, time and lack thereof, twitter and all the other internet hash probably have taken some enthusiasm and users away from this site. Anyone with a pulse and a voice can be heard or read on a blog (not necessarily a good thing)...which probably is why the popularity of this site as a place to post diminished?

People still seem to use the site as a place to buy and sell goods...captive audience. I have been out of the country since 2006 and will repatriate this year. I'm very thankful that this site exists with some good information I have been out of touch with audio for 6 years...and man, a lot has changed...especially in regards to server based players, content, etc.

Tvad, where are you?

I got my first feedback in 2000, so must have lurked here for awhile before that. Didn't start posting until April 2001.

I used to post more often but it seems like most of the replies I've written lately I just delete, as I don't think it adds anything to the topic, plus at times it's the same old thing...

My reasons are personal but would have to agree with some of the other posts that point to the atmosphere in the forums not being conducive to posting more often.