It seems there's much more emphasis on tips and techniques lately. What's more, some of the "feature request"-type threads have been resurrected versions of older threads, presumably to get some mindshare from the Bakers about attacking some long-standing bugs. Also, a lot of the questions are more about how the workflow works than about presumed bugs, and issues people are experiencing are getting a lot more specific.
 
I'd guess part of this is because we're between releases, and when the next release pops, there will be more to talk about. But I also think this means that the emphasis on stability that was going on behind the scenes prior to the January launch, and continuing since then with the updates, is making a significant difference. In any event I'm sure enjoying all the tips, and the threads where people have developed software accessories for SONAR are pretty impressive...I could never figure out how to do that stuff.

Let's hope that this is symptomatic of a mature DAW.  This is a much better place to hang out when we're  sharing tips and ideas than arguing about ticky-tacky BS.  Maybe having more moderators has helped keep order around here, in spite of the few minor flareups that I've seen.  Here's a toast to CW!

Thats because we hosts delete all threads that are bug related. 
 
Actually I just posted a few tips about mixing in a thread about levels. 
 
There just isn't as much going on about bugs as there use to be. Maybe because there are way fewer bugs in Platinum? 

Lynn
Maybe having more moderators has helped keep order around here, in spite of the few minor flareups that I've seen.

I don't think that's the main reason, the mods are mostly about moving threads and things like that. It's that the community is, for whatever reason, contributing a ton of really useful tips and insights. There's always been that element, of course, but it seems to have increased considerably lately.

There's less traffic, the regulars aren't posting much (not sure why). And people are bored of bunfights.

There are fewer bugs in platinum but still there are enough for it to be of major concern. I think it's because people are seeing things fixed so don't have to be so vocal (more trust).

I think the general stability of Platinum (monthly/regular updates/bug fixes) with the active Baker involvement in improving Sonar has set a positive envirnoment/ease of mind for musicians be in the creative process rather than regularly being in the troubleshooting process.
 
+1 to the Bakers!!

I see it pretty much that way too Dok, seems quiet. Maybe not so much the more trust bit, a patience because it's not hoping for another fix release, it's knowing it's coming and frequently. Reassuring that fixes someone might be waiting may be around the corner.
 

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...There. 

It's been a fairly calm space with only a few exceptions that I've seen.

The community is definitely working though with tips and solutions to all sorts of problems from workarounds to workflow. As mentioned already there's the apps that folks have created that provide some handy functions and some not so small programs as well. I guess it's the being busy that's got most folks in a positive space.

The bakery is in full swing with a method now established, promoting a sense of reliability, not only in Sonar's month to month development, but all the behind the scenes stuff is getting worked on. The Cakewalk website is becoming more polished every month with more and more resources. Members are creating new content like how to's, videos, support apps, and control surface software. It's all happening.

Perhaps a "Tips" section would be cool.   Easy to find, organize and browse through.   I generally like the people on here and the topics discussed.  I find it very helpful and interesting to read.   I love making music, but I also love my DAW and like talking about all its features.

This is a good place for that!   I've learned so many tips from these forums.