Just something I've noticed in the last couple weeks, or a bit more...
It seems like every time I log onto the forum, before actually loging in, the home page consistently shows 3X or more viewers then members.
Just wondering if some members are not logging in, for what ever reason. There's some obvious "clicks", and some over bearing individuals...but I really enjoy having some diversity.
It would be nice of you lurkers, to either sign up and/or sign in, and voice your opinions.
Right now there are.....There are currently 11 member(s) and 12 guest(s) online:
I know what you mean though....I think the lurkers are not members, but people just browsing from all over.....In the last couple of months, the number of visitors to the site has doubled, not sure why.....
Detailed Statistics
Views(Impressions) per Month
2013-May
198,525
2013-Dec
249,048
2013-Jun
167,746
2014-Jan
288,671
2013-Jul
169,503
2014-Feb
249,689
2013-Aug
206,298
2014-Mar
374,088
2013-Sep
247,239
2014-Apr
503,090
2013-Oct
236,180
2014-May
493,000
2013-Nov
Maybe we are just showing up on Google more now.
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Thats the problem with the internet . Statements can be mistaken or misunderstood . please refer to your Urban dictionary. Dave I would have had to say no before seeing the shoe connection .
A lot of lurkers may be afraid to join They see the actions of some and are afraid to make a comment
Gee, I would say if they are afraid to join or make a comment who cares???? It is a forum with a thousand different personality's..That is exactly what I like about it..A thousand personalitys, brings a thousand different ideas ..They just might learn something from looking through a different screen and sharing a discussion to defend there views..far as I know nobody has been physically beaten up on here..We all stick our foot in in it sometimes and wish we hadn't said one thing or another..I know if you always just sit on your own front porch you will never get to play with the big boys and you will never learn a thing ....but You will be safe from having to make a decision or offer an opinion just in case somebody does not agree with you but if you don't have one to share and you just criticize others ideas,or opinions I guess your better to stay a lurker.. Forums aren't for sissys...
Gee, I would say if they are afraid to join or make a comment who cares???? It is a forum with a thousand different personality's..That is exactly what I like about it..A thousand personalitys, brings a thousand different ideas ..They just might learn something from looking through a different screen and sharing a discussion to defend there views..far as I know nobody has been physically beaten up on here..We all stick our foot in in it sometimes and wish we hadn't said one thing or another..I know if you always just sit on your own front porch you will never get to play with the big boys and you will never learn a thing ....but You will be safe from having to make a decision or offer an opinion just in case somebody does not agree with you but if you don't have one to share and you just criticize others ideas,or opinions I guess your better to stay a lurker.. Forums aren't for sissys...
^^^^ These last few post, are fine examples, of probably why other people are not posting or signing up. Just about every thread gets railroaded and turned into some kind of gibberish.
I don't think it has anything to do with whether or not you're a "Sissy".
Either way, forums are not for bully's either, at least that's what I try to show my kids.
And this forum is open for all to view, except the "Off Topic" section.
i sure agree with the op and Gazoo last post ...........i seen lot of forum turn to name calling ............that s one of the reason i close my first account and also the reason why i ...don t post my opinion ......and prefer lurking if everytime we post an opinion that is not what the regular think we get call names .....well i could easily post what name i woould call that type of people but i been raise to respect people
X2 56, joking around is one thing,, but being a know it all, argumentive D*ck Head critisizing others, just chases people away.
There are a number of posters that i don't see here anymore because of that.
I've noticed in the past week or so I keep on having to log on every time I come onto this site. I also was lurking today until I noticed nothing was highlighted and no Off Topic section.... Log in guys and say your piece. I'm sure everyone has something to say about something. I'm probably one of the worst offenders for jumping into other peoples posts and adding my thoughts...and I'm not going to stop. If you don't like what other people say either ignore them or call them out on it. Either way it's great entertainment for the rest of us..I'm sure the more you post and the more we get to know each other the better this site will get... Leafs run for the cup next year....go go go....and Buick's rule....my 2 cents.
-- Edited by JohnnyBgood on Tuesday 27th of May 2014 07:13:46 PM