But I also use the forum to chit chat with other fans. Just because we are not talking about what was said on the show ad nauseum does not mean we don't listen to the show.

For example, I've noticed that a lot of comments specific to what was said on air happen during the show's airing. Since I podcast it and usually hear the show the day after its hard for me to comment. So I come here well after a) the show has aired, and b) well after I heard it. (such as today, Saturday -- I happen to hear some of it yesterday online)

If you indeed listen to the show you will notice from the "ask dr. maddow" section that a significant # of us podcast the show. Therefore, I would assume that a lot of listeners would follow my pattern of not commenting as the show airs, and then it's no longer timely.

And the last point.... by and large people express themselves when they disagree and/or are unhappy. Silence means we agree with her so there is not much to talk about, is there?