I totally see where you're coming from, mickey.
I also have moved away from the MA mags. Although I still like KFM, the one big store that still carried it has closed, and the remaining stores that used to have it no longer carry it...the only MA mags they carry are those MMA rags. So I suppose circumstances have helped me along. I'd long ago stopped buying Black Belt, IKF, etc. And I don't feel like subscribing to a mag, even KFM, at this point. Though I'd probably still buy it in person if it were still available.
As for the forums, I enjoy participating, but keep it fairly limited, too. It hit a REALLY low point around a month ago; I was considering leaving for good, but it has cleaned up considerably, for now. My # of posts don't amount to much anyway; been here since '99 and still have low post numbers. The bulk of my interests now concern other interests and aspects of life besides only MA.
You take care too, and see you around when you check in here.
Jim