Not much to say that hasn't already been said here...it's a sad but true thing that I'm just tired of following Scott & STP these days. I'm sure you all understand the reasons why, there's no need to rehash everything that's happened and I will always continue to love the band no matter what (hell I listened to No.4 today), but it's like my mind is just in an apathetic STP hibernation period until something official comes from CheSTP or we see an interview/more of Scott to get a better idea for how he's really doing.
Regarding the actual departure of Doug Grean, I enjoyed his partnership with Scott but I was never super crazy in love with him. So while I think it's a bad indicator that Doug left, I'm still optimistic that somehow someway (someday?) Scott will just move on and produce some great quality music regardless