[quote=@metanoia]
I don't think forum roleplaying is dying down or anything close to it. If anything, the time people can devote to it is dropping, but that's probably because they're becoming less available. Regardless, I think the hobby itself remains alive.
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This is partially the conclusion that I've come to as well. I feel like 1x1, Casual, and Advanced are active for the most part with Roleplays that have been ongoing for months or even years. I've noticed that some categories are a little less active than others, however, with Arena coming to mind. I figured that maybe combat Roleplay has begun to die down a little itself, but I've been dipping over to Iwaku and RPNation on the side with both appearing to be a bit on the slow side as well (especially Iwaku). It were these observations that got me thinking about this topic because I don't necessarily think that it's a Guild-related issue at all. Now I'm just not sure at all and I was wondering if anyone else had their own theories on it.