Why Members Don't Post?

[Mr Lee]

Hiya: Everyone is spot on. It is just so much safer to read others post, trying to find answers, that posting yourself. I have been on many boards, of all different types, and seen responces to perfectly good questions just drive people away.Q. I have a pair of 10's vs the dealer 6 up card. Do i stand, or split?A. Geeeez, if you don't know the answer to that why are you playing balack jack? Hell, why are you even in a Casino?Q. My pet Dragon in the game is not gaining skills very fast, why?A. Why don't you learn to play the game for yourself, instead of having to rely on a overpowerd dragon that should not be tamable in the first place.Q. I helped my neighbor paint his house, and he gave me beer, and $200. Do i have to claim the money as income on my tax return?A. WTF? You should be sent to jail just for asking that. YES. If you find a penny on the ground, you have to claim it. If you hate your country so much, leave....and so on like this. So why take a chance posting?Also, regarding this forum, i understand the reason behind it, but most other places do have you wait, "for approval", for your first few post to appear. I just wonder how many joined, posted, got that message, and never posted again because of it?PS: If you want to test your suit of anti flame armor, go to a Philippino forum, and tell them you are an American coming to the philippines, or married to a philipino. It will make every other forum's flames look like complements. I did this a few years ago. I would post the replys i got, but it would violate all the rules of this forum, and not be suitable for persons under 50 years old.

All points taken and that is why Tom (Boss Man) wanted his forum to be different and for there to be no one attacking other members but at the same time members being given leeway and not just banned for some silly mistakes, so Tom told us what he wanted and how he wanted the forum run and we are trying to do it the best we can but since we are all human, even moderators make mistakes at times and that is why I will openly apologize to a member if I make a mistake directed at them.

[Inspector]

I have seen a lot of people sign on since I joined yet many do not post & I am wondering why since this seems like a friendly group here? anyone have any thoughts on this because I would like to see more questions that I do not think of & the answers

I also belong to several other forums and In the past I'd post fairly regularly "was even a moderator on one of them", but it now seems that flaming and attacking the poster is the order of the day, People just jump onto a thread simply to argue and pick holes with the poster with nothing to contribute to the thread. so generally I don't bother posting unless what I have to say appears "flame proof"ever if someone is asking for some specific information I will often PM them and by pass the public forum.John

This post is just total bull crap...what is flame proof?... as this post certainly was not! :thumbs-up-smile::no:The main reason why this board has less traffic then others is the vast amount of topics versus posters.Cut down the topics and give the posters an area where they feel there is traffic, as all want to be heard, seen and involved, and soon the traffic will follow. Once the board grows with the traffic, THEN add on the new topical areas. It is VERY hard to navigate 65 subjects with a small amount of regulars. Just my humble opinion...and something I have been down the road before. :)BTW, the way this board is set up, with no kickbacks on advertising as the owner HAS money and does not depend on the revenue from a web site, is the only way to run a board that posters will enjoy. Once the money and "hits" become a factor, the board becomes a mess, simply because the owner "needs" the hits, but is unable to deal with the vast amount of differing personalities his wanted hits created. Then you have the hangover anger and the bans. The only reason posters post is because "other" posters are there....not the site owner (unless the guy is a nice guy as is here). Personalities on the net are like life outside the net...all bars, clubs and churches, parties ect have assortments...some you will like and some others you will not. Debates are what become of any opinion. If you end up with an agree to disagree, then the debate was a success...if it ends with a "I will kick your ass because I am a fat large man and you are a pussy behind a computer"...then you are in a board that has posters with an inability to take a differing opinion, or handle a joke thrown their way. Sadly, I have seen site owners threaten posters with physical violence that disagree with them.:wt-hell:BTW, I know of some boards that do not want large amounts of posters, and are basically set up for a select few core posters...they work fine, but there are only a few topics. This board is set up to handle thousands...or hundreds. Let's get them here! :10001:

[Inspector]

Hiya: Everyone is spot on. It is just so much safer to read others post, trying to find answers, that posting yourself. I have been on many boards, of all different types, and seen responces to perfectly good questions just drive people away.Q. I have a pair of 10's vs the dealer 6 up card. Do i stand, or split?A. Geeeez, if you don't know the answer to that why are you playing balack jack? Hell, why are you even in a Casino?Q. My pet Dragon in the game is not gaining skills very fast, why?A. Why don't you learn to play the game for yourself, instead of having to rely on a overpowerd dragon that should not be tamable in the first place.Q. I helped my neighbor paint his house, and he gave me beer, and $200. Do i have to claim the money as income on my tax return?A. WTF? You should be sent to jail just for asking that. YES. If you find a penny on the ground, you have to claim it. If you hate your country so much, leave....and so on like this. So why take a chance posting?Also, regarding this forum, i understand the reason behind it, but most other places do have you wait, "for approval", for your first few post to appear. I just wonder how many joined, posted, got that message, and never posted again because of it?PS: If you want to test your suit of anti flame armor, go to a Philippino forum, and tell them you are an American coming to the philippines, or married to a philipino. It will make every other forum's flames look like complements. I did this a few years ago. I would post the replys i got, but it would violate all the rules of this forum, and not be suitable for persons under 50 years old.

:DSometimes, humor is appropriate when dealing with anal people.Here's the famed craigslist prank guy in action...he responds to ads in craigslist with some very very funny stuff. :thumbs-up-smile:Disguised weapons wantedEnjoy!

[Mr Lee]

I have seen a lot of people sign on since I joined yet many do not post & I am wondering why since this seems like a friendly group here? anyone have any thoughts on this because I would like to see more questions that I do not think of & the answers

I also belong to several other forums and In the past I'd post fairly regularly "was even a moderator on one of them", but it now seems that flaming and attacking the poster is the order of the day, People just jump onto a thread simply to argue and pick holes with the poster with nothing to contribute to the thread. so generally I don't bother posting unless what I have to say appears "flame proof"ever if someone is asking for some specific information I will often PM them and by pass the public forum.John

This post is just total bull crap...what is flame proof?... as this post certainly was not! :whistling::DThe main reason why this board has less traffic then others is the vast amount of topics versus posters.Cut down the topics and give the posters an area where they feel there is traffic, as all want to be heard, seen and involved, and soon the traffic will follow. Once the board grows with the traffic, THEN add on the new topical areas. It is VERY hard to navigate 65 subjects with a small amount of regulars. Just my humble opinion...and something I have been down the road before. :)BTW, the way this board is set up, with no kickbacks on advertising as the owner HAS money and does not depend on the revenue from a web site, is the only way to run a board that posters will enjoy. Once the money and "hits" become a factor, the board becomes a mess, simply because the owner "needs" the hits, but is unable to deal with the vast amount of differing personalities his wanted hits created. Then you have the hangover anger and the bans. The only reason posters post is because "other" posters are there....not the site owner (unless the guy is a nice guy as is here). Personalities on the net are like life outside the net...all bars, clubs and churches, parties ect have assortments...some you will like and some others you will not. Debates are what become of any opinion. If you end up with an agree to disagree, then the debate was a success...if it ends with a "I will kick your ass because I am a fat large man and you are a pussy behind a computer"...then you are in a board that has posters with an inability to take a differing opinion, or handle a joke thrown their way. Sadly, I have seen site owners threaten posters with physical violence that disagree with them.:wt-hell:BTW, I know of some boards that do not want large amounts of posters, and are basically set up for a select few core posters...they work fine, but there are only a few topics. This board is set up to handle thousands...or hundreds. Let's get them here! :cheers:

OK so where to start to reply to your post. First this board is under 2 years old and has gained much strength due to our active members, so we (the Forum Support Team which includes the owner and myself) thank you all for your help. :thumbs-up-smile: Second, I too think Johnb is right on the mark with his post and many other forums do have posters who have nothing better to do than pick on peoples posts and that is not what this forum is about, but everyone's opinion is appreciated and we can in fact do as you and others say and agree to disagree because we all see things differently at times...... I used to be active on one forum where people would post an item for sale and members would then pick it apart and I had to wonder why? If a person is not interested in an item then they do not need to say a word about it and just do not buy it, and if a person wants to buy an item, then they can pm the owner and tell them they are interested and list the shortcomings of the item and why they feel it is worth a particular price but not flame the item on the open forum and most of those who did were just flaming for the hell of it...... I am just using the above as one example because I have seen the same thing over and over no matter what a person would post, just because the other members have nothing better to do and feel like being arse holes and I had the same thing happen to me when I joined that forum and posted about a condo I bought because a member had asked for info about condos in Cebu and I was trying to help that member and people who did not own condos had to post what sh*t the place I bought was and to this day I am still happy with our purchase and have purchased two more units since, but at the same time it is not 5 star and we knew that before buying it, but I am not a 5 star guy either and would probably not fit in with the rich people in some of the 5 star type places.Next while I am not the owner of this forum, I would like to thank you and all the members for your opinions and the Forum Support Team discusses many of the things that members post when we feel they seem to have real merit as to how this forum is run, or should be run. So to all of you, please keep the opinions coming and if they are not all implemented, then please understand that things take time, and not all things can be done for many reasons which would take pages to list and would have to be addressed on an item by item basis, and that would take way too long most times.Now I would like to say again that this forum is under two years old and we shoot for quality members over quantity, so we thank each and every active member for making it what it is today and we hope it will expand and grow as more good members such as those we now have join with the idea of actually helping each other and not arguing with them, and those that are already members continue to post for the same reasons, and isn't that what forums are all about in the first place and not what takes place on some of the other more active forums. :th_exactly: Now as for the owner of this forum being rich or having money, that is not the case and Tom (Boss Man) is a working man and spends his own money to run this forum and all donations are appreciated and yes he does not have all those for sale items because he too does not like his forum being too cluttered, but running a forum can get expensive and since he is a humble person, I will thank all who have helped by donating your time and or money to help, and again thank all the members because without them a forum is nothing, so your posts are almost as good as cash because those posts bring people to read and post, and again helping people gives myself and others a sense of reward and that is why I am here, to help others and to give something back and so that others hopefully do not have to make the same mistakes I made along the way, or if they do, then they do so with their eyes open and not blindly as I had to do with no Internet available to me 19 years ago.And yes, Tom (Boss Man)is a very nice person and again truly humble so I will thank you for him. OK my post is already way too long and I have probably put you all to sleep. :no: :10001:

[Jollygoodfellow]

Cut down the topics and give the posters an area where they feel there is traffic, as all want to be heard, seen and involved, and soon the traffic will follow. Once the board grows with the traffic, THEN add on the new topical areas. It is VERY hard to navigate 65 subjects with a small amount of regulars. Just my humble opinion...and something I have been down the road before.

I would just like to address this about the number of topic's, the forum is set like all forums to try to keep the subject matter in one area,a forum is also to be able to go back to older post to search for information. Now it would be hard if lots of topics were all put together,if someone wanted to know about visa's they should not have to weave through topics about cars for sale or where are cheap hotels etc.So the forum is set up for all,new members can search old posts in their correct forum and questions can be asked in the forum that most suits the question.Regards The humble boss man :thumbs-up-smile: :10001:

[MikeB]

I also agree with JohnB, and the comment "this post is total bull crap" is a perfect example of what he is saying.

[Inspector]

Sorry, just replying as to why members don't post...and what could be a reason. Not trying to complain about the way it is set up...actually, it seems fine to me. However, you do need to wander around a bit to get your information, and by the time you find the street you were on that had the good burgers, you are in another town eating tacos . :D

[Inspector]

I also agree with JohnB, and the comment "this post is total bull crap" is a perfect example of what he is saying.

:oSurely, I need not have to explain that was a joke. :D

[MikeB]

I also agree with JohnB, and the comment "this post is total bull crap" is a perfect example of what he is saying.

Surely, I need not have to explain that was a joke.

My apologies, I see that. I read it too fast, too many problems at work scrambling my brain.

[MattFromGA]

I never bothered to post on this forum because I was active in another Philippine forum, and going between multiple forums on the same topic like "living in the Philippines" is a bit much. However, after getting banned from that forum for non-posting reasons, I remembered this forum and decided I would post on this one regularly now.I think a forum only needs a decent handful of members that post regularly to build up a momentum of content and others will respond. I'm no expert on managing a forum though, so its just my opinion.I do think its important to not over-react to highly active members and ban them out of the blue. IMHO, an active member who typically provides valuable information an a "personality" to the site should be valued, even when they post stuff the admin isnt too fond of. I also think its fairly sad when the owners/admins/moderators of a forum arbitrarily ban active members, especially when it is over something that they themselves do. I would hope that the owners of THIS forum recognize that their most active and better posters should be seen as a real value to the forum itself. If Tom (boss-man) decided to start banning the top posters on this forum, even though most of their posts are very informative and within the bounds of the rules, it would probably take the wind out of its sails over time.