Ahhh yes wildbill you've touched on the basic conundrum: fix or fail. As an engineer who was brought in several times to assess project status and future, I had to make this recommendation. Some factors. Is this project worthwhile to its audience? Is there a possible path to improvement within available resources? My evaluations resulted in changes resulting in deployed projects and, in one case, the termination of a major project with the loss of hundreds of engineering-related jobs in the VA area.
I'm fairly new here but I've searched the archives for information and I've been rewarded accordingly. But something has changed in Ft Worth. Kevin seems to be standing back. Tim is recovering from injuries. Etc etc. I can only see shadows -- I don't want to inquire more closely.
Is this forum worth money to me? Yes! That's why I suggested the addition of a Donate button, albeit CMW implemented it in a less obvious manner than I suggested. I won't say how much money but you and I are in the same donation category.
What would I do if this forum disappeared? First of all, I would kick myself for not printing out more articles (I have plenty of paper and ink so this is on me). Secondly, I would re-examine my MG decision. Same weight as RE with classic looks and modern (Gen III) engine. Thirdly, I'd probably switch from IPAs to something Irish for a few days. It would be that serious of a loss to me.
So is this project (ie forum) worthwhile to it's audience? Very much so for many members.
Can this project be improved within available resources? Hard to say from my distance but my sense is CMW has downsized their organization responsible for their line-of-business website as well as this forum, albeit at a lower priority.
As we look at the indicators for a 2019 recession, what should be our course of action? I think inexpensive urban motorcycles like RE's will hold their own especially if fuel prices stay high. So therefore my recommendations are to continue suggesting forum improvements and to make your donations at the amount this forum is worth to you personally.