Some people, such as myself, are very enthusiastic to participate, especially posting poems and crits, but have absolutely nowhere near the time to do it properly at the moment. Many have said this relates to the academic, seasonal and work schedules. It may also relate to some extent on reading periods and contest schedules (not counting the UK comps which are continuous and with whom the sphere has a symbiotic relationship). Work comes in waves, and so will participation. And I don't see where making TDE password-protected could cause any harm. It is a world unto itself in some ways, and for those who find this somehow off-putting, the metrical board is open and more popular to begin with.
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