Personally, I like SW more than I liked EP as far as the bells and whistles are concerned.
Way back, EP was more positive and supportive. The dynamic was more 'loving' in general. I am part of the cancer that ate that away. Supportive and empathetic posts slowly became overshadowed by rants and soapboxes and political bickering. I was part of that change. It's not overwhelming, and there are plenty of creative and positive posts on SW today, but in 07 and 08, there was a lot more hand holding and singing Cum Ba Yah, and stuff. There were more 'encounter groups' and 'sharing' then.