Forum very quiet?

eoghan104

This may not warrant a new thread and Mods if you want to move it to the bad beat sticky go ahead.

Ive noticed over the last couple of weeks the quantity of posts and new threads on the Forum has taken a nose dive. When I come into work in the morning there is always at least 2 pages of threads with new posts for me to read and the bbs would have on average maybe 25 new posts. Today, there was 8 threads with new posts and 12 new posts in the bbs.

My question is, has anyone else noticed this and what do you think the reasons are behind it?

My opinion is that certain people who used to contribute alot have stopped posting as frequently and by the looks of things have turned their attention more towards 2+2.

Maybe its due to the amount of threads being locked/deleted?

Any thoughts or is it just me noticing this?

cooker3

Can't say I have noticed it but even it has happened, wouldn't worry too much, could be all number of reasons, people away, people at the WSOP, busy with work etc etc.
I am sure when the main event is on, things will pick up in terms of post count anyway.

BigCityBanker

wsop, work, holidays, etc etc..

luckylucky

Could it be as a result of people being put off by a minority of posters who make a lot of negative comments?

BigCityBanker

luckylucky wrote:

Could it be as a result of people being put off by a minority of posters who make a lot of negative comments?

This could be correct.

Washout

luckylucky wrote:

Could it be as a result of people being put off by a minority of posters who make a lot of negative comments?

its just the time of year. people on holidays.
quite a few in vegas.
others doing exams or are just finished.

El Stuntman

quite a few frequent posters seem to be running very bad also leading to a decline in output...

eoghan104

Maybe it is just the time of year but I dont remember it being like this last year and the WSOP time was the busiest time on the Forum.

I agree that it may be because of the negative attitude of a lot of posters.

buck65

eeeek negativity?
Im new to this forum (and poker) what should I watch out for / expect in negativity??

cooker3

Heh, compared to twoplustwo this forum is nothing but friendlyness and light.

Also, I love stuff like lloyds and bcb argument, I found it hilarious.
So don't quite that argument myself.

ntlbell

buck65 wrote:

eeeek negativity?
Im new to this forum (and poker) what should I watch out for / expect in negativity??

We'll break your heart and sell your soul.

Washout

cooker3 wrote:

Heh, compared to twoplustwo this forum is nothing but friendlyness and light.

Also, I love stuff like lloyds and bcb argument, I found it hilarious.
So don't quite that argument myself.

i completely missed this...thread available or has it been deleted?

[nicK]

Washout wrote:

i completely missed this...thread available or has it been deleted?

bbv sticky, about 50pages back.. happy hunting..

5starpool

eoghan104 wrote:

Maybe its due to the amount of threads being locked/deleted?

I'd love to know why people have this perception? Can you give several examples of threads being locked where they were not spam or conspiracy theory type things?

Ste05

Yes, there simply aren't that many threads being locked. Everyone seems to just say it....

And this is very normal. The forum goes through ups and downs all the time. This time of year always sees a slow down in my esperience.

RoundTower

in before lock.

Tar.Aldarion

In before delete to cover up lock so people can never provide examples when asked.

eoghan104

5starpool wrote:

I'd love to know why people have this perception? Can you give several examples of threads being locked where they were not spam or conspiracy theory type things?

I didnt say that was my opinion I just asked the question because there have been alot of people complaining about threads being locked recently.

5starpool

There is a simple solution to this - post more.

eoghan104

5starpool wrote:

There is a simple solution to this - post more.

Whats the story with the negative tone. I was merely asking a question and I got a few responses. I said if you want to move it you can?

Whats the harm in asking the question? Im not complaining, or bitching or moaning and Im not saying the Mods are doing anything wrong? I was just wondering did anyone else think the post count has dropped significantly?

No need to get defensive.

5starpool

It wasn't just aimed at you Eoghan, and also, you should know I am a grumpy cúnt anyways, so imagine how bad I am in the mornings?

DeadParrot

El Stuntman wrote:

quite a few frequent posters seem to be running very bad also leading to a decline in output...

sadly true

Goodluck2me

luckylucky wrote:

Could it be as a result of people being put off by a minority of posters who make a lot of negative comments?

people being too nice has led to a decline in the quality of adivce recieved/given which in turn reduces the number of posters and threads, i dont think people are harsh enough at times. if you want a compliment ask your mothers, if you want advice then brace yourself, you may not want to hear it but its usually correct.

eoghan104

goodluck2me wrote:

people being too nice has led to a decline in the quality of adivce recieved/given which in turn reduces the number of posters and threads, i dont think people are harsh enough at times. if you want a compliment ask your mothers, if you want advice then brace yourself, you may not want to hear it but its usually correct.

I can agree with you here on some points but the attitude of "look Im real cool and I know more than you so Ill answer in a condesending way" is not really necessary and its just some people trying to look cool to their mates.

If someone asks for advice they should be prepared to be criticised and thats fine but some people are so up their own arses its annoying, especially for newbies Id imagine.

jbravado

I get the feeling the forum is going through a transitional stage.
I was a long time lurker and remember there being numerous posters who offered decent high quality advice-unfortunatly some of these posters dont post AS much anymore and there doesnt appear to be people to step up and replace them.I think its just the natural evolution of a forum which balances out over time.

Washout

jbravado wrote:

I get the feeling the forum is going through a transitional stage.
I was a long time lurker and remember there being numerous posters who offered decent high quality advice-unfortunatly some of these posters dont post AS much anymore and there doesnt appear to be people to step up and replace them.I think its just the natural evolution of a forum which balances out over time.

agreed i miss fuzzbox and gholi and others posts for sure

pok3rplaya

Its because half the forum is finished college for the summer.

Lafortezza

And the other half are in Vegas.

luckylucky

eoghan104 wrote:

If someone asks for advice they should be prepared to be criticised and thats fine but some people are so up their own arses its annoying, especially for newbies Id imagine.

Yip this is what I meant too, nothing at all wrong with harsh criticism especially if you actually asked for advice, but there is no need for condescending comments, which are not unique to threads for which people actually ask for advice btw.

I suppose that is par for the course on forums. I'm just going to have to get a whole lot nastier myself in response grrrrrrr

Anyway not sure how much of an impact this has had on posting, probably won't really know because the posters who it has affected won't be around to confirm.

The college and wsop factors makes a lot of sense now though that I see them mentioned.

El Stuntman

pok3rplaya wrote:

Its because half the forum is finished college for the summer.

lafortezza wrote:

And the other half are in Vegas.

so which half is still posting here then?

Bandara

and the third half is working their asses off to pay for their holidays....

eoghan104

El Stuntman wrote:

so which half is still posting here then?

They are posting from Vegas........... Zing!

thehorserooney

did you try adjusting the volume on your computer?

Mine was quiet for ages but it turns out i had the mute button on

buck65

I asked my mother for a compliment and she told me go **** myself , !!!

5starpool

Please stick to the topic. Off topic posts are likely to get you banned, especially if you have no frequent poster brownie points built up such as you two brave young fellas.

Jesus Wept

I think its the time of year, I've noticed other forums are more quiet also.

Perhaps there are some stats somewhere to support this, where is DeV when you need him

buck65

5starpool wrote:

Please stick to the topic. Off topic posts are likely to get you banned, especially if you have no frequent poster brownie points built up such as you two brave young fellas.

5 starpool I know I'm walking into a ban for this but anyway here goes
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someone remarked earlier about looking for compliments ask your mother but for down to earth advice this is the place - so I made a friggin joke on a thread that really wasn't going anywhere

Chucky the tree

Rooney's reply was excellent i thought.

Lazare

buck65 wrote:

5 starpool I know I'm walking into a ban for this but anyway here goes
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someone remarked earlier about looking for compliments ask your mother but for down to earth advice this is the place - so I made a friggin joke on a thread that really wasn't going anywhere

Your joke sucks balls noob.










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