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Default Oct 13, 2020 at 04:57 PM
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It think it has mostly to do with smart phones. Small screens and apps. deter use of these standard forums once made for big screen computers, that required starting and logging in. Big displays always helped these kinds of forums. Now we multi task on smart phones, and we pay less attention, and almost skip over everything that is not eye catching.


that makes a lot of sense. that's too bad. i am not that active anymore but many years ago, when i was in deep despair, i always received invaluable support on pc. i do miss seeing members i got to know. sadly, such is online life..or like t4bby cat said, maybe some people just felt better? i still check in once in a while, to see if i can help in any way i can, just to pay forward all the kindness i received (and still to vent sometimes).
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What is going on? This place was so lively not too long ago even through the worst part of covid19 and it has died down so much. People have disappeared it seems. Do you think they were upset/afraid of the recent sale of the site?
I been really depressed lately. I didn't think I would give out the best advice.
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I been really depressed lately. I didn't think I would give out the best advice.
Yes, I can relate to that, sorry Buffy.
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Default Oct 13, 2020 at 11:26 PM
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I thought it may have to do with the type of content.

If a person floods a forum with the same content just with different titles that will impact the forum.
People will only reply so many times to the same thing before they reduce their input...or take a break.

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Default Oct 14, 2020 at 05:58 AM
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Content does not explain mass behavior. Perhaps 1-2 people, but not the masses.

Perhaps it's covid, perhaps it's that more people got busy, perhaps more people are becoming too depressed to reply, perhaps it's the recent technical issues, perhaps it's the sale, and perhaps it's any number of things.

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I thought it may have to do with the type of content.

If a person floods a forum with the same content just with different titles that will impact the forum.
People will only reply so many times to the same thing before they reduce their input...or take a break.
When someone is struggling with mental illness there is a lot of "insecurity" and "fear" in them. So with that a person may make multiple threads in an attempt to reach out for help and guidance to better deal with their fears. Also, it's not unusual for someone to get stuck in "fight/flight" where they feel fear and then switch to anger.

Mental illnesses can most definitely get crippling for people to a point where they feel lost and even isolate themselves. We are constantly studying the brain and how to help those who struggle with mental illnesses in hopes to find ways to help them live their lives without the constant challenge with whatever their mental illness happens to be.
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When someone is struggling with mental illness there is a lot of "insecurity" and "fear" in them. So with that a person may make multiple threads in an attempt to reach out for help and guidance to better deal with their fears. Also, it's not unusual for someone to get stuck in "fight/flight" where they feel fear and then switch to anger.

Mental illnesses can most definitely get crippling for people to a point where they feel lost and even isolate themselves. We are constantly studying the brain and how to help those who struggle with mental illnesses in hopes to find ways to help them live their lives without the constant challenge with whatever their mental illness happens to be.
Thanks but the question is "Where the hell is everyone?

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Default Oct 14, 2020 at 09:53 PM
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I have also noticed it's been quieter. I know of a couple of people, or more, who are unable to log in because of ''personal issues''...

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I don't think it has anything to do with anyone ''flooding'' the forums with the same posts. (with different titles). Some people left a while ago because .... I will not divulge personal information.

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that makes a lot of sense. that's too bad. i am not that active anymore but many years ago, when i was in deep despair, i always received invaluable support on pc. i do miss seeing members i got to know. sadly, such is online life..or like t4bby cat said, maybe some people just felt better? i still check in once in a while, to see if i can help in any way i can, just to pay forward all the kindness i received (and still to vent sometimes).

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Default Oct 15, 2020 at 11:03 AM
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It really is quiet here... I am hopeful that any ''negative'' posts in this thread do not deter people from posting. This is, in general, a supportive place

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Default Oct 15, 2020 at 12:47 PM
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I've never warmed up to this site. I like talking to SA and AvPD people, but those sections are not that active. There used to be a couple of good forums for those but they are either gone or much deader than this place.

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Yes, I can relate to that, sorry Buffy.
Most of my advice turn out it to be good. Even with the best intentions.
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I been hiding out a lot with myself.
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One thing that has always been the case to some extent, but that seems to be becoming even more prevalent lately, is that new members post one thread (often in the New Member Introductions forum) but then I, at least, never see anything more from them again. I don't know if any of them show up in Chat (because I don't chat.) But perhaps they read other members' threads & reply? And maybe they take some of the quizzes & tests?
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One thing that has always been the case to some extent, but that seems to be becoming even more prevalent lately, is that new members post one thread (often in the New Member Introductions forum) but then I, at least, never see anything more from them again. I don't know if any of them show up in Chat (because I don't chat.) But perhaps they read other members' threads & reply? And maybe they take some of the quizzes & tests?
I agree, I have also noticed this. I do not think this is the ''fault'' of any member (or mod or admin here) here Each person has free will, and are not easy for us to ''control'' Personally, I do not bother to try I would enjoy it if those who observe silently, were able to participate more fully. This is a supportive place, and I hope nothing changes that

I think someone may have mentioned members who ''repeat'' themselves. There are certain topics I do NOT enjoy reading. I try to avoid those places... Topics which are not enjoyable to someone, or posters they do not enjoy, can usually be avoided, including using ''ignore'' if necessary. I am sure everyone knows this already I haven't noticed some of the things described in this thread. I try to focus on me rather than examining others through a microscope. I try not to judge since I have not walked with them...


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As a long time member there are up and down cycles on all the forums.....people will be back.

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As a long time member there are up and down cycles on all the forums.....people will be back.
I agree

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Me too. Like I said before, the forums get busy, get quiet, get busy. Things will pick up again. It's the nature of the beast.

For those who mentioned inappropriate or arguing threads. I'd encourage you to report those. Admins and mods do a good job of tending to us, but they can't be everywhere all the time.

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Me too. Like I said before, the forums get busy, get quiet, get busy. Things will pick up again. It's the nature of the beast.

For those who mentioned inappropriate or arguing threads. I'd encourage you to report those. Admins and mods do a good job of tending to us, but they can't be everywhere all the time.

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I would miss Skeezyks too! I think everyone here would

Thank you for your wisdom, I feel the same way

(how could it be a member's ''fault'' for posting the ''wrong way''.... surely those are lies we have been told ''too often'' irl including as cubs I very much doubt if any ''member'' here is powerful enough to deter a whole community from posting

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