Yes, some would say that F1 is on a slide "again." TC was done before and then they canned it. Sure, the technology is "better" now, but are the end results that different?
As to solutions ... what if someone were to start a rival F1 series where the regulations allowed for parity between driver skill and technology, and there was an alternative points system (see New Points System thread)? Does anyone have Paolo Cantarella's phone number - we will send someone over to have a word with him.
Yikes - I can't believe I said that - slap my hand.
BTW - How many separate posts are there on TC that are active?