Linda-

I went back and browsed a few of the posts where you received no responses. One was about a list of usb compatable devices for a certain kb, which I'm surprised that no one was familiar with. I'm not knowledgable of it myself, but I'd guess somebody around here is.

Another one was about a problem, which you then reported as fixed...

A third was a new midi controller which, again was way beyond anything I ever deal with. My hunch a post like that might've been more fruitful in the MIDI sequencing and keyboard style forum, not sure...

Other posts did show responses...

This happens to all of us. Its not personal, sometimes a thread just doesn't take hold. I've started plenty of dead threads myself...

As to your point that perhaps the most common topics are specific to the Pro's or guys in general and NOT very appealing to hobbyists. My screen shows the 40 most recent posts in the General Arranger Forum. Currently, six of the 40 aren't directly related to music. 36 are, or 90%. I think that's pretty decent and can't find anything within these 40 that would pertain to guys as opposed to women.

I think the pro's vs. hobbyists idea is valid. If we targeted new players/hobbyists/etc. what exactly would be appealing to this group? More tutorials on various arranger tasks? A great number of that material is already over at the psrtutorial site.

In other words, what could the established players, many of them pros, do to increase and stimulate participation from less accomplished players?

I think you have a high knowledge level and a greater presence from you here would be welcome by most.

Thanks for sharing-something to think about...

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Bill in Dayton