I totally agree, Run. Every website has a gallery, not many have assignments. Assignments are what keeps us thinking and growing as photographers.

I also would like to see more critiquing. I use to mostly post in critique section. It is the best learning tool (IMO). I have pretty thick skin, so a harsh critique does not phase me.

There have been a couple new members that posted a lot in the critique section and they are new photographers. I tried not to hold back (while staying polite) in telling them my critique.