Originally Posted by: zreynoldspA more optimistic way to view it would be it finally pushes this generation of lazy 'musicians' to develop their ear and transcription skills.... I think the tab sites have made it too easy to play other people's material but as a consequence there are fewer 'artists' emerging....

That's exactly what I was going to say. I think it's a shame transcription sites are going in the crapper, but on the other hand, maybe it'll give me a reason to actually become a musician.