I feel strongly that we should stick to the original story in one fashion or another. This is the only thing that gives the thread its anchor and through-line. The fact that it turns sad now is going to be a challenge, but I think the serious parts are interesting, too, and comedy can spring from dark stuff, as we all know. As I see it, we have an opportunity to reinvent the PT with every page and every new poster. It's a living work of art.
What I'd most like to see is some active recruiting to add some new life to the thread. We suffered a blow when Lesliecoffeecat left, and who knows if Alec is going to make another appearance, but those of us who are left are damn fine performers. We need to collar some more simpatico BetterMostians (both new and old) and throw 'em in the water and see if they float.