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McGyver

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Anybody Else Notice?
« on: August 02, 2014, 05:08:55 PM »
The number of posts on this site has been steadily declining for the past few years. Are we letting our guard down? 


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Re: Anybody Else Notice?
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2014, 05:56:33 PM »
The drop in post count was discussed a while back, (early June ?) the opinion seems to be that it is the result of members having "summertime" commitments, and increased Facebook posting.
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Re: Anybody Else Notice?
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2014, 07:27:46 PM »
I don't mean the usual summer "slump", what I see is a trend of usual posters disappearing for a long period of time, like 6 months or so. I just hope folks aren't gettin' too complacent with the way things are. We have a lot of work to do and will never be finished! AT least Bloomy's new "group" is shooting itself in the foot! LMAO!    :P
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Re: Anybody Else Notice?
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2014, 07:34:46 PM »
Like Tom said some of them quit coming here because they're on Facebook all the time. It's sad to see so many people leave the site. And some are still lurking about but don't have time to post.
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Re: Anybody Else Notice?
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2014, 08:16:03 PM »
Work related for me. :'(
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Re: Anybody Else Notice?
« Reply #5 on: Today at 11:25:40 AM »
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Re: Anybody Else Notice?
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2014, 09:29:26 PM »
There's definitely a drop in posting...I think the website became more corporate when they were bought by Outdoor- just changed the vibe a little.
I am in touch with many forum posters by different means, but it would be nice if we all made an effort to try to rock it up here a little more.
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Re: Anybody Else Notice?
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2014, 09:29:13 AM »
I used to be in here every day ,but like others, work has me running pretty hard (just did my time for this upcoming week and it'll be close to 80 hours).  But I think some of my decline is to the OP's observation and what Jaybet said as well.  Still top forum on my book marks. ;D
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Re: Anybody Else Notice?
« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2014, 11:36:12 AM »
Subtle changes sometimes result in dramatic drops in posting activities.

I saw this happen to HotAir.com.

When Michelle Malkin sold the site, participation declined substantially.

In my case, I'd been posting multiple times per day, and now I rarely even visit the site.  Can't give specific reasons except to say the vibe changed.

Here, too.

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Re: Anybody Else Notice?
« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2014, 12:27:13 PM »
An example of the 'vibe' change:   When was the last time anyone spoke of the corner...either of their likely hood of being sent there or plans for additional facilities.  Was a time when we worried about restocking the snacks and drinks there.
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Re: Anybody Else Notice?
« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2014, 12:29:46 PM »
Solus, I think that stopped when pizza prices went up  ;D
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