toprob wrote:I have been mulling over some of the comments here, trying to make sense of what helps and what hinders members from contributing more.
One thing I've notice more of, simply because there are less posts overall to mask it, is the habit of a lot of the most vocal members to comment even if they have no interest in the subject of a particular thread, and nothing to add. This is a quite insidious hijacking, and I would imagine that it would take a very thick-skinned 'newbie' or occasional contributor to post their thoughts in the face of this very common reaction.
And I suspect that a lot of these un-related posts can be the issue which a couple of members have mentioned, the incomprehensible post which makes no sense. Come on, guys, there's no reason to pipe in just because you can, give some thought to how anyone just passing through will react to a continual onslaught of meaningless posts.
If I'm wrong, and this isn't discouraging some people, then you can go back to that if you want:)
Rob, while I agree with that (the amount of side-tracking in certain threads has sky-rocketed lately) I think it's an "organic" thing. While it's often taking the discussion off-topic, it provides a good soil for general chit-chat and humour.
Here is an idea: I could install a chat system on the forum front page if the good people of SimVille want to try that out? Might not help with the number of posts, but would certainly stimulate the community.
What do you guys think?
, Great work on your part, that's one way off looking at it again its letting the new site mature.
, I also believe some like to dip their toe in and test the water, generally they get a warm welcome but we have seen the whippersnappers and all hell break loose as well, least we know we have the people here who know the knows and know what they are talking about and do the dos.
