Not a big fan of the new Discussion Format

One of the things I look for is replies to the posts and/or who has replied.   It's big and bold, but less helpful...

SeanE.Man wrote:
+1 on most of the negatives.  I'm not filled with confidence in a "Pro" oriented discussion when everything looks like a TWEET bubble my 14yr old daughter sent.
For Apple, the "Pro" world does not hold the same luster it used to. Everything is "i" focused.
The forum now reflects that.. what i find most dissapointing is the number of people who've obviously downloaded Logic for free, have no clue how to use it and come here feeling they're entitled to answers. And not a peep from the parent company, hey, as long as it sells hardware, who cares...  pphhhbbttt.
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