I found only a few benchmarks during my vacation in the US this year. It was a new and interesting experience. On my upcoming trip I wanted to find more. Unfortunately I won't have a chance... Yes, benchmarks isn't/wasn't a big part of worldwide game, but it is/was good benefit for travelers who want to try something new in GC on their journeys.
But actually I'm not much surprised. For example if I want to see list of all my founds geocaches, I have to use my offline database and specialized program, because the website, after update, show maximum 1000. Waymarking? Old web without user-friendly controls, no useable map, no propagation. But yes, when end of benchmarks announced the WM is suddenly mentioned.
If someone wants something to be used, they have to care about it and promote it. I think that my coputer skills are on good level, so I can deal with the lack of a map or old unfriendly website. But I don't have time for all these things and this is reason why I don't use WM. Maybe if you would improve WM and benchmarks, people would come and use more.
Goodbye benchmarks. We may haven't had you in Czechia, but you were part of our game.