I wholeheartedly admit that I didn't put my hat into this even though I thought it was a great idea. I didn't do it because I was honest with myself and at the time my focus was elsewhere and ambition was low. I think other people may have had other roadblocks with this even though they initially liked the idea like the involvement of actual addresses whether it be them or who they live with. What I'm saying is this is a workable idea and sometimes fate and real life just has a hand in how they work at the time.
I think one of the main reasons i'm chiming in right now is the ideas of being open minded to others music. I think we should all focus on that and think about how we can use the actual forum and threads more for that because that's what it's for. Two albums I just recently bought that were out of my comfort zone, Love-Forever Changes and Alan Parsons Project-The Turn of a Friendly Card, were because of Joes and LGs threads respectively. Magic and others got me to love a less poppy more progressive side of Journey. MetalPriest, DaKillerWolf, Prime and others have got me to listen to more Metal such as Avantasia, Ayreon, Opeth, Alesana (outside of the one album I had), etc. I will listen to the screaming/growls when I find a balance so even there I've found great gems. I used to do this a lot more and have sort of a music "trade" with people exchanging taste and open minds. I want the forum to be that way again and thanks to Garrett, Tray, Sox, etc. who've recently been putting there foot forward and my usual faithful friends and groupies
I feel that this will be a great year for that. Anyway, let me know which of you can be bothered with suggestions and to give them. I think it'll be a great experience.
Oh, and Bob, I definitely would've enjoyed the pop material! I think pop is some of the best songwriting ever!
when they put my CD on. 
