Sorry to say this, but I really can't tell which stream I am listening to these days, and in my opinion the audio quality has gone to pot.

Was it Mark Twain who said "I like progress, it's change I can't stand"?

I'm late to this thread, but I COMPLETELY agree that the Main Mix has undergone changes that have watered down the appeal.  I can only think this is because others are now more involved in picking/choosing/programming the music. I don't mind obscure—in fact, that was the original appeal of RP—-but there are far too many just plain average songs thrown in lately. 

Before reading this thread, I was having the exact same thoughts (once again). Apart from "nothing new" which comprises all sorts of latest  additions - especially those don't make it for NEW, INTERESTING, much less for ECLECTIC with very few exceptions - the rest has been listened to more than enough... the overall goal seems mainstream (maelstroem) anymore.... so, what else to say?!

 R567 wrote:

It's definitely different of late.  Painfully apparent that there are now other fingers in the pie.

I know this is progress and all, but sometimes change is not for the better.

 R567 wrote:

Emphatically nope.

Anyone else think the Main Mix is far less interesting than it was a year ago?