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Hot_Rodder
03-06-2007, 04:32 PM
Hello! Newly registered member here. I just wanted to post an observation.

I've been reading these forums as a guest for over a month and I've noticed a few things.
It seems that the site is experiencing a bit of a lull. Not much activity.
May I make a suggestion?
While visiting as a guest I've noticed that alot of topics go unanswered for days, sometimes weeks and even months. I've seen times that messages in the "Shout Box" go completely unanswered. So what's the point in having it?
I've also noticed that at times there are 5 or more registered members actively veiwing the forums and yet noone is posting anything. It appears to me that alot of the members here are talking to each other by way of Instant Messaging, maybe I'm wrong, but why else would they be here and not reply or post anything. Even the Chat Room is empty every time I'm here.
I think that most people who visit a Forums site, like to see activity. We like to see our posts answered. When a person makes a New Topic, they usually don't like to see 5 days to 2 months pass before getting a response/reply.

So my suggestion would be, while on your Instant Messaging don't forget about the Forums. Or, don't log in to the Forums if you aren't going to actively participate. If my observation is incorrect, then I'm sorry. But I don't see any other reason for the things I've referred to here. Thanks for reading. I hope this site wakes up a bit!

47Chevgirl
03-06-2007, 07:56 PM
Perhaps people are on IM. I know I am quiet because my car is under 3feet of snow, and I can do nothing till about June.
I am also working longer hours than I ever have, in the hope that I can move somewhere where there is less winter.
Maybe everyone is busy in his shop!
I enjoy the jokes, and this is a way to stay in touch with other car enthusiasts.
I know I am among those guilty of not checking in for weeks.
Welcome to the site.
Have fun!

WINGNUT
03-06-2007, 08:28 PM
Welcome to the forum.

Hot_Rodder
03-06-2007, 09:02 PM
Perhaps people are on IM. I know I am quiet because my car is under 3feet of snow, and I can do nothing till about June.
I am also working longer hours than I ever have, in the hope that I can move somewhere where there is less winter.
Maybe everyone is busy in his shop!
I enjoy the jokes, and this is a way to stay in touch with other car enthusiasts.
I know I am among those guilty of not checking in for weeks.
Welcome to the site.
Have fun!
I know what ya mean! Too cold to work on my cars.
And I don't respond/reply to every topic, it just seems odd that people login here and stay logged in all day and never post,respond or reply to anything.
Just out of curiousity, I've clicked on a user's name just to see if they were maybe in the Arcade or ?? and see that although they are logged in their last activity was hours ago. Maybe the instant messaging is consuming all of their time? Not sure. :rolleyes:

Daffy
03-06-2007, 10:23 PM
Definitely been slow lately..Hopefully it picks back up soon... Welcome aboard