One reason might be is new people or people with new projects have become smarter, using the "search" function, finding answers in old posts vs. creating new ones.
And, I've noticed in some cases when someone new does makes a post to ask a question, if the topic has already been posted before
sometimes they get slammed a bit by more frequent members (not always, but sometimes) telling them to search old posts, possibly making them feel stupid or others kindly post links to redirect them to old threads for help, and those old threads don't get replied to then since they are just old; so it stops there.
Here is a thought:
Maybe all Sr. members and/or long term members could try more to help encourage new members or people with new-build projects to "ask questions" for help, whether its been discussed before or not. I bet there are more than a few lurking out there just waiting to ask questions or wanting to post photos of what they are doing this winter.
I'd be very interested in seeing what people are building these days for new projects, including different motor or drivetrain ideas; especially when its not period correct or just something different to see. Just a thought...
