I know what you mean about the lost community. Especially since as you wade through it you get to read at least 3 different time zones worth of play by play viewing.
Didn't you find the Michael's flashback sequence to be extranious? I didn't glean any new info. Already knew that he loved his son but gave him up to his, I think, overly coldhearted wife.
I need a new tv I could hardly see the shark. And I was seriously upset about the lack of Jin until the final scene. Oh and I would have stopped for chocolate too! Go Kate!