Re: r there only a few of us ?

by kishgo Sun May 05, 2013 10:26 am

Personally, I never know if readers are even interested. When I post something I think would be of a general interest and there aren't many 'takers', I just finally feel like giving up. What DO people want to read? WHAT will make them respond? Or is this whole forum an exercise in futility?

by kishgo Sun May 05, 2013 9:30 pm

Hubby says we should post pics of us (forum members) dancing naked. Ha! In my case, I think that would be the end of the forum.

by gale force Mon May 06, 2013 8:38 am

If my memory serves me correctly Kishgo, I think your thread about your cotttage life experiences was most widely read last year. Also, I remember getting quite a few replies when I was posting about the differences between life in Simcoe and Florida a few years back. That tells me that people are interested in the experiences of others, for whatever reason. Personally, I enjoy reading of other forum members experiences with their families, their pets, working around their homes and gardens, and their day to day life. JMO

by Spidubic Mon May 06, 2013 9:22 am

I have seen on other forums you have to bombard the reader with a lot of topics and even then only a few get responses. I know I should be posting and replying more and keep promising myself I will do so in the future but it never happens or happens sporadically. And my life is not interesting enough to post about.

by retired2 Mon May 06, 2013 10:41 am

Not tooo many replies but surprisingly a large number of views on some subjects. I think we get a lot of none members reading, I noticed 11 guest on a few nights ago. Onward and upward

by kishgo Mon May 06, 2013 6:34 pm

Well, GF I know I LOVED reading your posts from FL and they helped me a lot this year when I was there. I remembered various things you had to say especially about grocery stores. I believe others enjoyed it too.
I worried that my cottage postings might be too boring and seriously considered not doing so this year. But it's great 'me time' to reflect and share. I write a journal too. Hopefully one day our grandchildren will read it and laugh as we did.

by retired2 Mon May 06, 2013 6:37 pm

We like to hear about your cottage life and the raccoons too

by kishgo Tue May 07, 2013 7:50 am

Thanks R. I'll try.

by observer Tue May 14, 2013 9:47 pm

We DO have a rather limited membership - so unless we have a "regular (like Retired) who posts and posts and posts (TY Retired!) there's REALLY not likely to be that much activity. BUT - a forum should be what you want it to be, I guess. Either a place where you have your say - or a place where you read what others have to say. And it's an anonymous world - so there's no obligation to feel guilty about whatever it is that you choose to do.

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