Reason is probably because Misty didn't returned for very long time, not having any new info, updates and changes which happened to character to talk about. Almost all older topics has been covered and there isn't much new material to discuss currently.
Its sad, but from my experience when character stops appearing ending forgotten in anime it pulls with it consequence of people starting to lose interest for those they once used to like.
Now if Misty returns i can guarantee this place would very quickly become filled with life, various discussions about character with new members who became fan of character or reinvented interest joining in.
But as of right now, club is experiencing drought along with many other clubs where characters haven't been seen for long time.
I guess bless Misty has going for her is that she was original and most iconic female with glory from older days and huge popularity she established making sure that following for her is still going strong even now not being forgotten among fans if online fanbase is something to go by, but even that can only go on for so much until it wears of.
Unless Misty returns in future , things don't look bright at all and it saddens me to see one of most complex and interesting characters which contributed so much to show initial success, being treated like it never mattered or existed . Misty strong personality always managed to add life between character interactions injecting more humor within it, her story was left unfinished and there is so much untapped potential to expand upon deserving better than what shes getting now.
I still have some hope that we might maybe see her in filler arc after Unova league, with expansion of world cup(assuming it happens) seeming like one of most fitting chances. But if writers pass on this opportunity too, going straightforward to 6th generation ignoring character again than this will be i guess indefinite proof to their ignorance, lack of care and wrongly set priorities not realizing popularity and potential this character has on which they could capitalize upon.




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