Now, lets get this "off topic" topic back on to its off-topic topic. (Can't believe I said that)
Most forums (motorcycle or otherwise) that I visit are experiencing senescence to one degree or another. This one less than others but does not appear to have the level of activity (or technical quality) it used to have four or five years ago. Perhaps there isn't enough new stuff going on and perhaps we have grown complacent. Maybe we have already said everything???
Possibly we need some serious technical issues with the 2018's. Nothing quite like a ticking engine, CCT failures, ground "spider" issues etc. to boost activity. How about all the stuff related to the discovery of suitable aftermarket suspension bits, Russell seats and mirrors that work better than stock. Since 2013, these damn bikes have just been too reliable - other than, perhaps, some hints of problems with some of the throttle position sensors. So, what can we wish for the new model year? - Matte paint that flakes off in Arizona sunshine? How about a run of ES suspension failures? A run of failed computer ECU chips or even a major factory recall for failing ABS blocks? That will get people back here!
Facebook seems to be wrecking many of the websites where the social stuff takes precedence over the technical. Unfortunately, even in a website (such as this) where technical has always been important, bleeding off readership into FB (and competing websites) may reduce activity to a point where the critical mass is insufficient to sustain the forum to the extent we might like. (Personally, I hate FB and will have nothing to do with it.) I have no issues with competing websites but multiple places available to get one's regular dose of FJR stuff will reduce the level of activity at all sites.
I wouldn't say that FJRForum is in trouble but it doesn't seem as interesting as it used to be - maybe I am at the point where not much FJR stuff is new anymore! I still drop by regularly but probably spend less time than I used to.