I actually have SP Street folded down since I haven't had an interest in joining a political party, so didn't even realize that it took up any space.  After a couple days in the forums people find the parts they like and enjoy and fold down the rest, so I don't think it's a big deal how things are, but I really don't feel strongly about it at all:  if the folks interested in that part of the forums want a change then that's cool with me.