Any (and indeed, every) website is what each individual makes of it.
This thread has some greater interest than indicated by the 30 or so responses, give that nearly 900 folks (ok, maybe a lot of duplicates) have viewed.
Personally, I get to "know" many folks merely (and often only) by their posts. Many others I get to know in person at events or at non-event lunches, HHs, and, of course, more than a few in person bcd.
As for "clutter" on the site, here's my contribution:
In anticipation of this month's holiday season!