Of cause this forum is more quiet when everything is working smooth and nice. It is because there are a lot of people out there doing a fantastic work.
Probably I'm a little nostalgic, I remember the first time of sidux, the forum was full of life, a lot of discussions, some serious some was more fun and social. It was nearly always interesting to have a look at the forum. But time changes, people come and go, things get smooth and working and so on.
Still there are for me no other distributions that come near the tight, fast, clear and very good working os than siduction and aptosid. I mention both because I have not really seen any significant differences, the most difference so far is the look, the themes but time will show that also.