why are the forums so quiet.

[NorthernRaider]

Multiple reasons are none bad I think,
Crimbo
Other issues interesting people
People content with their preps
People using other comms systems that are less contentious like Blogs, Vblogs, E mail groups, Facebook groups, Yahoo groups
People moving to the more " Eco or sustainable communities type forums"
No major disaster or crisis has hit us for a while so apathy is settling in
No Prepper TV series to drive in passing trade.

There are a few negatives but I don't think we need to start going through all the hassle again.