Strictly my personal take ---I would sunset the site. The micro stock business isn't what is used to be, yes I know some of you are making millions but few, and many of use have moved on to other revenues ventures to include myself.  It sure was fun back in the day but the ride is over for many of us now...

Would be a shame though. The site has been around here since 2006. That is almost twenty years. I see quite some people who live by this site. They will survive once it's gone but still.
I still think, apart from some stupid discussions now and then, that the site is still very informative for people who are selling or think of beginning on microstock.  Let alone all the history topics and comments from the old days which also now answers a lot of questions for seekers.
So Leaf, keep it up. At least until the 20th anniversary!

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There is nothing else out there that can compare to msg. Would like to be proven wrong but things like the forums on Adobe or Getty's are unbearable.

Using an AI to generate a negative opinion about AI is some cognitive dissonance!

Just thinking, which at my age doesn't happen often, why not Facebook?  Here is a fishing site (see below link) I belong to that includes side chats. One administrator and some moderators to run the free site that Facebook updates to make sure it runs on today's platforms.

Sample site
https://www.facebook.com/groups/558388600928763/

Right now the site is OK, but I certainly agree there is something that is stealing resources.  The software is getting quite old and I'm also wondering about moving the forum software over to discourse.  Has anyone tried discourse?  It looks like a very intuitive and more modern feel.  I'm open to suggestions.

FYI Leaf
What are the pros of Discourse

    Clean, adaptable interface optimized for both desktop and mobile devices
    Advanced moderation tools including spam detection and user trust levels
    Real-time updates and notifications without page reloads
    Extensive plugin system for customizable functionality
    Integrated trust mechanism that rewards positive user contributions

What are the cons of Discourse

    Complex initial setup requiring Linux server and command-line skills.
    High resource demands needing powerful hosting to ensure smooth operation.
    Customization often requires knowledge of Ember.js and Ruby on Rails.
    User interface has a learning curve and may confuse users familiar with traditional forums.
    Real-time updates using WebSocket can cause issues on older browsers and devices.

Source:  https://research.com/software/reviews/discourse

My name and links to my portfolio show up both for commercial and editorial images.

It's back now for my editorial images too, so maybe it was just a temporary glitch.