Have you ever noticed this in poetry section?

You bring up an interesting point. I of course don't have the answer but I'm wondering if they (the officials) are looking to appeal to a large audience. It seems like there are so many writing sites on the net but none as much fun as here, I try to figure out why that is and one reason is the e-mail notification of posting - 2 is winning best answer - the fun of camaraderie but mostly it's the diverse personalities of the poets; but still the returning "group" seems small. I enjoy answering and reading the younger group also, it's good to see the passion will live on even if the group seems small.