In reply to Devin Walker.

First, I want to note that there are better names the site could have to have a more community-and-news feel. That's outside of my control though, so I cannot really say if that's even in the realm of possibility.

With that said, "WP Tavern" is far more friendly and inviting than "WP Bar" or "WP Nightclub," for example. A tavern is a place you kick your heels back and chat with friends over food and drinks.

What I do take slight issue with is the notion that the terms used around the site "glorify" alcohol. That's a bit of an exaggeration. Simply being related to a tavern or alcohol is not the same thing as glorifying it. As far as I know, nothing in the site's history has really pushed that theme too far.

Alcohol also has deeply cultural, spiritual, and even religious significance for many people around the world. From personal experience, I've also seen it work as a bridge between different cultures. One day, I may even share my story of a karaoke bar, Beatles cover band, Japanese businessman, and bottle of sake.

I share this just to offer an opposing perspective and not necessarily as a disagreement.

I've seen the other side as well, some of it some pretty nasty stuff. I have many alcoholics and those who are recovering in my family. I'm not unsympathetic to the issue, and think it's worth discussing. I would definitely welcome some more viewpoints on this.

The one thing I learned from the recent redesign is that many of our readers want to see the return of more Tavern/alcohol-related elements to the site. As we continue iterating on the design, I will certainly keep your thoughts in mind and hope to find balance.