Like I said, pathetic is the only word that really fits this situation.
The word for me is sad... though it mightn't reduce me to tears, I will be sad if WC ceases to exist on the back of all this. People are staying away (or can't get on) because of speed and reliability issues... and it worries me that if it is deemed there is not enough traffic per day to keep the site open.....
It's a catch 22 either way, and for me, there is no other home on the internet. I don't use Facebook or other social networking sites, and I'm not one for social chatrooms (can't type fast enough).... not one for emails that much, either, but if the trend continues here, or the site closes, I may be forced to these other tools to keep in touch with the many people I consider "friend" here. I'd rather not have to go elsewhere because I'm comfortable here, but if need be......