How to make the Forum lively again

[greatwhite]

I don't want to get into any arguments, however I think it is in appropriate to mention what someone does or use to do as a living, just as I also refuse to use peoples real names unless they have that as their avatars.

[Gilroy]

At the risk of sounding argumentative, this is simply another issue and reason some of the people have left the building. You're quick to measure the value of a member based on the number of posts and how frequent they post. And don't get me started about piling on like Troutslayer just did. And what does post count and member date have to do with my ability to make and share a personal observation or or particular experience? Are my contributions not valid because I only have 500 posts? Do I need to have joined in 2008? I've been around this forum over a decade and have witnessed a lot of nonsense. I've been chastised myself, but I deserved it. I stuck up for another member but was too brash and "caught a case." All good.

I recognize some of you. Gilroy, a cop correct? I mean, a real one, not acting like one on here. Well keep going with those posts big fella, you'll soon that reach 10k post mark. What do you get for that, a set of steak knifes? And speaking of which, that was another problem awhile back - acting like policeman and handing out charges to individuals when a simple caution via PM would suffice, most of the time. Some of the folks here who were given responsibilities by ODD contributed to ruining this forum, as uncomfortable as that may sound or feel it's true. I was hoping to see a different forum, but it doesn't appear that way. In fact, quite the opposite. From the lack of participation and drastically reduced member count, it really doesn't appear that growing this forum is a priority like suggested. And that's perfectly ok. But when members take the time to write up possibly viable solutions and submit suggestions, perhaps you could put aside your egos and make the same effort to work with them as you do against them by pointing out post counts, join dates, and any other forum factoid that you feel may legitimize yourselves.

I don't know, give it a whirl, you haven't tried it yet. Maybe you'll surprise yourselves. Peace.

Well Mickey I guess I will have to wait with baited breath for your next thread which should be about April of 2031. In the meantime I will indeed keep posting if I get to the 10,000 mark I will definitely be looking for that set of hopefully stainless steel knives.

[Birdbuff]

At the risk of sounding argumentative, this is simply another issue and reason some of the people have left the building. You're quick to measure the value of a member based on the number of posts and how frequent they post. And don't get me started about piling on like Troutslayer just did. And what does post count and member date have to do with my ability to make and share a personal observation or or particular experience? Are my contributions not valid because I only have 500 posts? Do I need to have joined in 2008? I've been around this forum over a decade and have witnessed a lot of nonsense. I've been chastised myself, but I deserved it. I stuck up for another member but was too brash and "caught a case." All good.

I recognize some of you. Gilroy, a cop correct? I mean, a real one, not acting like one on here. Well keep going with those posts big fella, you'll soon that reach 10k post mark. What do you get for that, a set of steak knifes? And speaking of which, that was another problem awhile back - acting like policeman and handing out charges to individuals when a simple caution via PM would suffice, most of the time. Some of the folks here who were given responsibilities by ODD contributed to ruining this forum, as uncomfortable as that may sound or feel it's true. I was hoping to see a different forum, but it doesn't appear that way. In fact, quite the opposite. From the lack of participation and drastically reduced member count, it really doesn't appear that growing this forum is a priority like suggested. And that's perfectly ok. But when members take the time to write up possibly viable solutions and submit suggestions, perhaps you could put aside your egos and make the same effort to work with them as you do against them by pointing out post counts, join dates, and any other forum factoid that you feel may legitimize yourselves.

I don't know, give it a whirl, you haven't tried it yet. Maybe you'll surprise yourselves. Peace.

Surely you must have realized that your post was aimed at complaining at the current situation and not at all adding to the outdoor portion of this forum.

Not sure about the rest of you, but this time of year is filled with chores of all kind around the house and not so much hunting/fishing related. Not to mention this mini heat wave in APRIL!!!. Pretty tough to be thinking about hunting while sweating under 30 degree sunshine. Much too early for bass and walleye.

I guess what I’m trying to say Is that this need for constant outdoors stimuli through this forum is unrealistic. It has nothing to do with the absence of certain members. The member count has steadily increased and yet we have little participation. The seasons dictate the conversation and the threads.

The arrival of turkey and bear will increase the participation slightly. As will fishing opening days. If not, we have no one to blame but ourselves and our membership. If you don’t start a conversation/thread you cannot magically expect lots of activity.

I suggest some newer members take some initiative and participate. I’m sure we have a lot of lurkers.

There doesn’t need to be constant activity on a forum for it to be healthy. Take a break and enjoy your surroundings.

[TroutSlayer]

Surely you must have realized that your post was aimed at complaining at the current situation and not at all adding to the outdoor portion of this forum.

Not sure about the rest of you, but this time of year is filled with chores of all kind around the house and not so much hunting/fishing related. Not to mention this mini heat wave in APRIL!!!. Pretty tough to be thinking about hunting while sweating under 30 degree sunshine. Much too early for bass and walleye.

I guess what I’m trying to say Is that this need for constant outdoors stimuli through this forum is unrealistic. It has nothing to do with the absence of certain members. The member count has steadily increased and yet we have little participation. The seasons dictate the conversation and the threads.

The arrival of turkey and bear will increase the participation slightly. As will fishing opening days. If not, we have no one to blame but ourselves and our membership. If you don’t start a conversation/thread you cannot magically expect lots of activity.

I suggest some newer members take some initiative and participate. I’m sure we have a lot of lurkers.

There doesn’t need to be constant activity on a forum for it to be healthy. Take a break and enjoy your surroundings.

Well said Birdbuff.

[greatwhite]

Hey I didn't get any stainless steel knives, OOD owes me knives. I will settle for a new spinning reel.

Well Mickey I guess I will have to wait with baited breath for your next thread which should be about April of 2031. In the meantime I will indeed keep posting if I get to the 10,000 mark I will definitely be looking for that set of hopefully stainless steel knives.

[Gilroy]

I don't want to get into any arguments, however I think it is in appropriate to mention what someone does or use to do as a living, just as I also refuse to use peoples real names unless they have that as their avatars.

I would like to argue that point, not because I disagree with you but because I am trying to get my post count up to 10,000 and get that set of steel knives. Hey wait a minute ,why am I typing so much, you must have at least two sets of knives by now can't you spare me a set J. LOL



PS. Great minds think alike and fools seldom differ LOL.

[greatwhite]

Troutslayer and Birdbuff I highly doubt you will see many more posts during Turkey season.
But will see if I am wrong.

[Birdbuff]

Troutslayer and Birdbuff I highly doubt you will see many more posts during Turkey season.
But will see if I am wrong.

Dude I’m just trying to get a set of those knives. ��

[finsfurfeathers]

Troutslayer and Birdbuff I highly doubt you will see many more posts during Turkey season.
But will see if I am wrong.

With great members like Lenny who leads by example of engaging members I think it'll be good. What we need are more Lennys.

[finsfurfeathers]

Dude I’m just trying to get a set of those knives. ��

Don't work too hard as I've found if you do you get those knives either in the chest or in the back here.