A lot of misconception as to how things are being run at CowBellClang.com as opposed to how it was at BDJ. John played the hand dealt him by MW and just couldn't do it any longer. He's running CBC the way a site should be run.
As far as chats went, every item discussed during chat was in a thread or article. Everything. Many believed that if they missed chat, they were left out on the info. Just isn't true. What they did miss out on was the back and forth and opinions of others concerning that info. The new chat at CBC will be much better. If someone wants to, they can go back and read it for a limited time.
On lifetime subscriptions - c'mon, really? MW was getting as low as $30 for 'em when he got into a major $ pinch (which was all the time). John cannot be expected to honor lifetimers when he never offered nor collected on any. Yet, there are some who seem not to understand that MW should be object of their affections. John is still around and so they view him as an easy target. That's like trying to return an item at Macy's when you bought it at TJ Maxx.
As far as other sites, well, everyone has their favorites. I rarely post here but look through from time to time. Sixpack is extremely entertaining. I never go over to the others for various reasons. I for one, would ask that you give John a fair shot. Plain & simple.