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It has nothing to do with Apple or any other topic of discussion.

I'm saying the drop in traffic has nothing to do with any of the topics/discussions.

Czachorski wrote:

justine wrote:

I'm saying the drop in traffic has nothing to do with any of the topics/discussions.

Nothing?

I would say it is a combination of the poor interface of these forums, combined with the sour attitude of the few who are left.

The interface is a different issue than you mentioned in your OP. You made it sound like the discussions were the only problem on these forums.

I'm not going to get into a discussion about the problems on these forums. It's been done too many times over the last 6 months. If you're unhappy here, find somewhere else to post. Oh, and you might want to take a look in your PM inbox.

LukeLucas wrote:

justine wrote:

Oh, and you might want to take a look in your PM inbox.

yeesh.

Would you like to clarify this response because on the surface it looks like you're jumping to conclusions about something you know absolutely nothing about.

This is my opinion. I don't want to get anyone riled up.

I don't think we can blame this entirely on Apple decorators. They have always been around, and they always will be. Apple could release a million perfect products and someone would be upset. As it is, they are releasing pretty good products that get even more people upset.

I think the real reason people leaving is because these forums aren't being tended to anymore. I do not mean mods and whatnot, because they're doing fine (I think). But there are alot of places to post that are similar to MacLife Forums, that have people in charge of making/implementing changes and improvements, who actually care.

It's obvious from the months of being ignored that this is no longer the case. I think that is why people are leaving.

I agree with Czachorski.

Czachorski wrote:

justine wrote:

I'm saying the drop in traffic has nothing to do with any of the topics/discussions.

Nothing?

I would say it is a combination of the poor interface of these forums, combined with the sour attitude of the few who are left.

Hehe. I know who Czachorski means. (Just joking)


The MacAddict forums lost a lot of people when the massive crash occurred and even more when it moved to punBBS.

Personally this is still my home BB, but it's a shadow of its former self.

I certainly hope this thread doesn't mean Cza's getting ready to check out.

I've also noticed that the board's not hoppin' the way it once was. I personally miss the MacAddict name. Even if it's not as good a way to sell magazines, I suspect it's far better at attracting an internet bb community. So maybe the name change should be included in our list of possible explanations for the decline in bb activity.

At any rate, you've long been one of my favorite posters on these boards, Cza, and as a regular reader but infrequent poster I've often found my opinion's already been voiced clearly by you. So stick around!

geekette28 wrote:

Maybe the posts aren't fast and furious but I like the sense of community. I do like coming here.

There isn't a sense of community anymore.

thelegendofjohn wrote:

justine wrote:

geekette28 wrote:

Maybe the posts aren't fast and furious but I like the sense of community. I do like coming here.

There isn't a sense of community anymore.

Moreso than a lot of places there is though.  I used to post vehemently at VWVortex and there was absolutely no sense of community, mostly everyone was just jerks to each other.  Even the ML forums in their weakened state are much better.

I'd like to agree, but i don't. Just take a look at this thread.


Of the 24 responses, 15 are from current or former mods and some of those posts are from the same people.  Of the remaining 9 posts, there are 8 members that posted bringing a grand total of 17 different posters that actually care enough that the forums have been around 9 years to respond to that thread.

thelegendofjohn wrote:

That is a good point.  I guess I haven't been around long enough to know what it was like back in the day.  I guess all I'm saying is that it could be a lot worse.

Agreed. At least we do try to be nice to each other.
I've tried aquarium forums where there seemed to be a gang mentality and the game of the day was to beat up n00bs who came looking for advice. Calling someone a "smurfing Idiot" because they put a baby oscar in a 10 gal tank because they didn't know any better... that's just uncalled for. I am certainly no tech support guru, but I know that people like pottymouth will help without being judgmental or calling people bad names.

over moderation killed this forum.