I am just guessing.
But, my sites have been solicited by companies who offer ways to increase traffic on websites through forum participation. (my sites are nothing like this one.)
I surmise the guys a site like this would have to hire are expensive. Tough cost benefit analysis. Does, p&r pull in enough viewers who will participate in the forums the advertisers care about?
vs does P&R distract from the dignity of the site.
My guess is Jack Hershey is back... ft is gone.