Is this Site Declining and losing Members?

I, for one tend to lurk more than participate. I look to educate myself more or have an occasional laugh. Yes winter will slow thing down somewhat, but this happens across much of the board.

I agree, being told "use search" can be off-putting. Personally, having to wade thru dozen of old posts, sometimes years old will not yield a good answer. Thing change, get better or worse over time. Better to get the most up-to-date info, even if it has been asked a zillon times.