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Post by jill on Dec 19, 2012 9:06:18 GMT 1
This forum used to be a fast moving resurce of everyones experience and knowledge - now when I log on quite often no further comments or new threads have been made. Sometimes the number of people viewing is in single figures - where has everyone gone and why? Anyone know? Could it be the occasional squabbles or disapproval of someone? Or negative comments? We used to be able to offer help and support, but it is fairly thin on the ground these days - or is it just my imagination.....................
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Post by annas on Dec 19, 2012 9:12:51 GMT 1
I was thinking the same. I hardly logged on last week as I was busy but when i did come back not much had moved on. There are very few new threads. Maybe it is the time of year? People rushing about getting stuff ready for Xmas, sorting out horses in the mud and the dark? I guess you get occasional squabbles on all forums but there are some out there that are a LOT worse than this!! I have always found it a friendly forum and had no issues.
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Post by megnum on Dec 19, 2012 9:59:02 GMT 1
I guess it is a busy time of year but over the years I have witnessed many fall outs on here big and small, and think many members can be a little "catty" at times and sometimes people can be "self-righteous" and people may feel intimidated and leave? I left at one point for the same kind of reasons, the atmosphere can sometimes be a little unpleasant. Now I just ignore it but others may not.
Ps this wasn't meant nastily just a point that some may not recognise and that some could perhaps do with hearing.
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Post by mandal on Dec 19, 2012 10:01:56 GMT 1
Don't know but even H&H is quiet compared to even a few months ago.
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Post by antares on Dec 19, 2012 10:23:09 GMT 1
I think this forum is very tame compared to others!
Think it's maybe the time of year. Although something that has bothered me for a while is that when people come on looking for behavioural advice, it is common for people to immediately tell them to get an RA out. Whilst this is probably good advice in all cases, it is also not always possible for the person to do or they don't want to for whatever reason. If we could draw from our experiences and at least try to offer some sensible advice (as well as recommend an RA) then newbies who come here looking for a new way might stay around a little longer.
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Post by jennyb on Dec 19, 2012 10:51:24 GMT 1
It seems you are damned if you do and damned if you don't..... Plus I am very busy.
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Post by jen1 on Dec 19, 2012 10:57:43 GMT 1
its not like the old board its political correctness personified , we all used to have fun, people chirped up quite openly for good or bad, but we also had people claiming it to be cliquey because of it, , i remember mrs squishy and Eileen riding her ironing board, and gems tin "AT" we all used to hide in from time to time, so im inclined to agree with jenny,
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Post by dalesfan on Dec 19, 2012 11:14:44 GMT 1
Think the time of year may be partly it, I've been so busy lately....maybe sometimes people don't want to comment in case it's met negatively though, don't think that's just here, more a general observation of forum stuff.
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Post by companymagic on Dec 19, 2012 11:18:46 GMT 1
It has been a bit quiet and not just this month for a little while now really... I don't find this forum negative at all really.. Yes some comments here and there but I think everyone here is a very good bunch...
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Post by specialized on Dec 19, 2012 11:20:59 GMT 1
It is generally quiet everywhere. On the topic of upsetting comments, it is often the case that people ask a question which is honestly answered but not what the questioner wants to hear and some do take offence, but I think on the whole most answers are made with the best intentions. On more contentious issues there will always be disagreements, but this forum is usually pretty good at keeping things on an acceptable level.
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Post by jill on Dec 19, 2012 11:43:09 GMT 1
its not like the old board its political correctness personified , we all used to have fun, people chirped up quite openly for good or bad, but we also had people claiming it to be cliquey because of it, , i remember mrs squishy and Eileen riding her ironing board, and gems tin "AT" we all used to hide in from time to time, so im inclined to agree with jenny, Oh, I forget the fun!! Remember your Barn Boogie Jen? There were a few undesirables, like the lady who persuaded everyone to chip in to help a horse in trouble, then bred from it and sold the foals? And one or two trolls. I think most of us have learned how the written word can be misinterpreted and developed skills in tact and diplomacy, but some of the spats were, er, interesting!
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Post by annas on Dec 19, 2012 11:58:19 GMT 1
When there is a quiet time less new threads are created. This means that less people post so there is less to read and less to comment on. It's a bit of a downward spiral really. If you look at the stats of how many people have been on here in the last 24 hours it is still very high with both members and guests. People probably do come on here, see there are no new threads and therefore don't comment on any. So to liven it up, just create more threads! I bet it will spur people into replying.
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Post by wabuska on Dec 19, 2012 11:58:41 GMT 1
I have to agree it's not what it was... but hey, that doesn't mean to say it can't rise again!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2012 12:20:59 GMT 1
In the time I've been a member it seems to have gone through several peaks and troughs. I'd guess everyone is busy.
I do think the contentious threads put people off but I didn't think there'd been many recently. As specialized said I think recently the disagreements there have been have stayed as disagreements rather than descending into bun fights ;D
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Post by sarahbing on Dec 19, 2012 12:32:31 GMT 1
I noticed this too. The reason I stopped posting for a while was the tone of many of the posts. Some people just seemed to be spoiling for a confrontation, which went against everything IH stands for and put me off completely In addition, whilst I am an advocate of free speech, some of the 'monty bashing' threads really upset me. No one is perfect and Monty was always frank and open in his responses, but the threads became so aggresive, which was so wrong both because a) this is an IH forum and we should be better at dealing with differences of opinion, misunderstandings or mistakes than that and b) this is Kelly's website so it is a bit like going to someone's house to insult or argue with their friends. If you don't like Monty or his methods then why come on here? Having said that, when isuues are debated rationally and without negative emotions, the DG can be an invaluable sourse of info. I have changed the bedding I use (horses!) the feed, my hi viz and the type of rug all from recommendations on here (all fab products) and have had good advice regarding my itchy horse. I still come on to browse, but post much less now, particularly on emotive threads
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