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bogstandard:
I have noticed over the last few months, as the membership is growing, that project posting and replies to them has fallen off sharply.

It seems that if your are into sucking slugs, it gets a lot more response than the very good engineering posts that a few members are putting up here. Also the way to extend and get more interest in a project post is add an off topic bit to it, and it flies away at great speed, with more interest in the off topic bit than the original post.

Does this mean that the membership are more interested in general chit chat than what the site is all about, members projects.

Do we need to use the off topic rule more fiercely?

What does the membership think about all this?

Why are only a minority few showing projects?, when we have such a growing membership.

This is a way  :offtopic: post, maybe we can get a few more answers than if it was an on topic one.

Or is this formum just going to become a general chit chat site?


Bogs

Darren:
Totally agree...

Examples relating to my posts:

Bandsaw auto off modification. It was simple and it works properly, just one reply

Post on slugs: Whilst it may have been a tad titilating it was not of the subject of this forum. Eleven replies...

What does that say about us?

Like bogs says, are we into modding/engineering or are we more interested in slugs... :scratch:



This is in no way a reflection on the few that do post good articles on a regular basis....and it is sadly just a few members.

I scour the net, and I have found some members web sites with some really interesting projects. Can I suggest you take the time and post some details here. Projects don't have to be current to be interesting to the rest of us.... :thumbup:

Just some thoughts YMMV.. :)

rleete:

--- Quote from: bogstandard on July 16, 2009, 06:41:26 AM ---Why are only a minority few showing projects?
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In my case, it's a matter of time.  I work full time, and have a lot of stuff going on (last weekend it was the brakes on the Jeep), so shop time is limited.  I don't figure anyone wants a pictorial on replacing brake rotors here.  I suppose I could post a thread about the single parts I've made, and add posts as I progress, but that would drag it out forever.  Lately, I'm trying to concentrate on one project at a time to help avoid that.

I did make a rather crude finger/treadle engine recently, but the camera has been down.  Repair is next on the list, so I should have something to show soon.

sbwhart:
Is it the same sympton that deters people from introducing themselves, we seem to be getting less introductions than in the past, are we as regular posters a little too intimidating, not wanting to get into selfe analysis but I know I can be a little abrupt over the net at times, on a face to face meeting with people I like to think I'm not like that, but it is a beahaviour the anonimity of the net can foster in people.

It may be as simple as:- through the summer months (northern hemisphere) people just don't have the time for projects the're to buisey enjoying the good weather.

Just my thought for the day

Not getting too heavy or Froudian but still having fun

Stew

Brass_Machine:
I think Stew has it right... I have noticed on other boards, it tends to die down a little during summer months. Last month was slower than May, but as I check the stats, we are on target for posts and such to hopefully have July equal May.

I know for myself, I haven't had time to get into the shop. Nor have I had the strength this week...

I have a feeling we will pick up some more soon.

BUT, to those guys who have joined but not yet posted... why don't you?? We don't bite! Get to know us. Share with us what you are doing. Even if you are new to making/building/modifying, maybe we can help with ideas and advice. Post up!

Eric

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