If the lounge is dormant .... it is only the fault of the members ..... You can't FORCE people to post .... There are still plenty of people who pop in and read threads .... and possibly even more (uncounted) who use the PMs discretely.

About a year ago, the place was also very quiet ... but all it takes is a few people to participate, and I try to participate actively. It's not quantity, it's quality that counts.

The truth (as I see it) is the Cafe Lounge is a mechanism to support the site and get a little back ... It is also a place with a mechanism for some private conversation using PMs, if that's something you want to take advantage of.

It was alot more valuable in the days when certain discussion was allowed ... I don't remember when it was "advertised" as a place for a hook-up ....