What's happening to FG?

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Tue May 26, 2009 3:03 am

Geeze, What's happening to our Forum Garden

I logged on this morning and there were only 3 members here.

Seems like we're in a slump:(

Can we do anything to bring some spark and fun back to Forum Garden again?

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Tue May 26, 2009 3:10 am

Hi kathy:D i dont know whats up lately, but it seems to go lke that now and again i think

guess we will have to put a bit more effort in and hope for the best;):D:-4

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Tue May 26, 2009 3:13 am

kazalala;1194372 wrote: Hi kathy:D i dont know whats up lately, but it seems to go lke that now and again i think

guess we will have to put a bit more effort in and hope for the best;):D:-4

I agree Kaz:-6 It seems like many members are not too happy here anymore. I hope we don't close our doors:-1

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Tue May 26, 2009 3:28 am

Kathy Ellen;1194373 wrote: I agree Kaz:-6 It seems like members are not too happy here anymore. I hope we don't close our doors:-1

well im pretty happy

if others are not happy,,, well i dunno i suppose its up to them which way they deal with stuff,, depending on why they are not happy,, or why a forum is not fulfilling their need any longer,,, some people i think just eventually get bored, and wander off,, some decide they are spending too long online or even get in trouble with partners for spending too much time here,so decide to give more time to real life, some have problems or real life takes over giving them hardly any time or no time at all for forum fun!

Maybe we should give more time to newcomers to try and get them to join in more ,, that puzzles me,, why people join, make an intro thread then dissappear

You know though ,, i think some people also get annoyed or upset at some discussions that go on here,, and i must admit i have done that sometimes

but i try to remember we are all different people with different views, and sometimes you just have to respect that someone has a different view to you and its matterless who is right or wrong,, or even if there is a right or wrong.. its just a personal viewpoint:-2 Like the make up thread ,, i have been wacthing that,, and contributing as you have also Kathy,,, and i have quite enjoyed the discussion, and finding out what different people think about it ,, it helps you to get to know a person in my opinion:) and sometimes im sure people think im being sarastic when i ask certain questions,, when really im asking cos i am just interested to know,, to find out what that person thinks

do you kow what i mean? or am i just rambling on like an idiot:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Tue May 26, 2009 3:37 am

I'm still having fun here in FG too Kaz:-6:guitarist It makes me happy to log on and see all me mates here;)

Off to work soon. Have a good day Kaz:-6

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Tue May 26, 2009 3:46 am

Hi Kathy and Kaz.....I am here every morning and sometimes in the night.....bit hard with the time difference but I still enjoy FG:D

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Tue May 26, 2009 3:47 am

kayleneaussie;1194383 wrote: Hi Kathy and Kaz.....I am here every morning and sometimes in the night.....bit hard with the time difference but I still enjoy FG:D

Me too Kaylene:-6

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Tue May 26, 2009 3:50 am

Kathy Ellen;1194377 wrote: I'm still having fun here in FG too Kaz:-6:guitarist It makes me happy to log on and see all me mates here;)

Off to work soon. Have a good day Kaz:-6
ah good ,, you have a good day too:D

kayleneaussie;1194383 wrote: Hi Kathy and Kaz.....I am here every morning and sometimes in the night.....bit hard with the time difference but I still enjoy FG:D

good for you:D i keep my invisible option on as i turn on,, come here then leave it on all day ,, but im on and off doing stuff, sometimes even go out and leave it on:wah: so if im showing it looks like im here all the time when im not

so i guess some people are here but not showing as online...

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Tue May 26, 2009 3:58 am

wonder where the Abbey bird is...hasnt been in the arcade for awhile so I hope she is ok

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue May 26, 2009 4:17 am

Kathy Ellen;1194369 wrote: Geeze, What's happening to our Forum Garden

I logged on this morning and there were only 3 members here.

Seems like we're in a slump:(

Can we do anything to bring some spark and fun back to Forum Garden again?

No, its too late. Its all washed up on the shore like a beached whale twitching, drying out, little spittles of water dripping from its blow hole, bloating in the sun, worms, birds, night creatues pecking away at its rotting flesh.

Good morning. :-6

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Tue May 26, 2009 4:39 am

Recently I returned after an absence and wondered the same thing. The same topics keep getting rehashed over and over. SOMEONE, start some new stuff.

Some other boards are pretty lively. I don't know why. Some are as restrictive or more so than this one. It's up to those still here to kick start this board again. there. I did my share of b******g. :-5

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Tue May 26, 2009 4:48 am

hoppy;1194408 wrote: Recently I returned after an absence and wondered the same thing. The same topics keep getting rehashed over and over. SOMEONE, start some new stuff.

Some other boards are pretty lively. I don't know why. Some are as restrictive or more so than this one. It's up to those still here to kick start this board again. there. I did my share of b******g. :-5

go on then ,, i promise to try and contribute to whatever thread you start;):sneaky::D

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue May 26, 2009 7:25 am

perhaps it's because it's spring, more folks are away from their computers

perhaps people are in a personal slump due to the economy

perhaps people get tired of topics either falling by the wayside, or getting railroaded off topic...

I am not really sure, it does seem quiet. But I think that is a cycle of sorts.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue May 26, 2009 7:31 am

Kathy Ellen;1194369 wrote: Geeze, What's happening to our Forum Garden

I logged on this morning and there were only 3 members here.

Seems like we're in a slump:(

Can we do anything to bring some spark and fun back to Forum Garden again?

I think it has to do with the weather being so nice, everyone is out and about, buying things for the season, also doing their gardens.

plus when its nice out, everyone wants to be outside, as winter everyone is stuck inside when its cold.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue May 26, 2009 1:49 pm

Nomad;1194400 wrote: No, its too late. Its all washed up on the shore like a beached whale twitching, drying out, little spittles of water dripping from its blow hole, bloating in the sun, worms, birds, night creatues pecking away at its rotting flesh.

Good morning. :-6

Good morning. :-6

As long as there are crazy folks like us who come to post, Forum Garden is not beached on the shore. like a twitching whale.

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chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Tue May 26, 2009 1:51 pm

It was a holiday weekend, and some were probably out grilling me up some goodies to eat. :-6

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Tue May 26, 2009 3:25 pm

Hmmm . . .gee . . .this looks like a nice friendly place to stop in and meet people. Oh wait a minute, I recognize that name Nomad. I think I've been here before. Hellooooooooo!

G-man · Post by **G-man** » Tue May 26, 2009 3:29 pm

Like Minks said... it's nearly summer outside! :-6

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue May 26, 2009 3:31 pm

G-man;1194760 wrote: Like Minks said... it's nearly summer outside! :-6 Not in Blighty it isn't..... I've just had to put the heating on

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Tue May 26, 2009 3:31 pm

G-man;1194760 wrote: Like Minks said... it's nearly summer outside! :-6

I thought it's gone quiet for some time now....no???

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue May 26, 2009 3:38 pm

Kathy Ellen;1194763 wrote: I thought it's gone quiet for some time now....no???

today was non stop busy!

you will have to start posting in the daytime!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

your time is the same as mine.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Tue May 26, 2009 3:43 pm

Odie;1194773 wrote: today was non stop busy!

you will have to start posting in the daytime!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

your time is the same as mine.

Oh, that's so good to hear Odie. Unfortunately, I can't post during the day as I'm working. I pop in to FG in the morning for a few minutes before work and for a bit at night. I'm usually here on weekends.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue May 26, 2009 3:44 pm

Kathy Ellen;1194778 wrote: Oh, that's so good to hear Odie. Unfortunately, I can't post during the day as I'm working. I pop in to FG in the morning for a few minutes before work and for a bit at night. I'm usually here on weekends.

Oh I know you work kathy, see the weekends here are quiet as everyone is out, or having company......etc.

weekdays are the best time..........even for UKers, just being 5 hours ahead of you and I........all of us post together.

not much longer and you can be here on weekdays!:guitarist:guitarist

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Tue May 26, 2009 3:52 pm

Odie;1194779 wrote: Oh I know you work kathy, see the weekends here are quiet as everyone is out, or having company......etc.

weekdays are the best time..........even for UKers, just being 5 hours ahead of you and I........all of us post together.

not much longer and you can be here on weekdays!:guitarist:guitarist

Wooohoooo.....June 18th is my last day. Then, I am a free woman for the summer:driving:

Beach...book.....cocktails....

Vesuvius · Post by **Vesuvius** » Tue May 26, 2009 3:52 pm

It's summer :-6 (well supposed to be, not much evidence of that weather wise) :-2 in summer forums die off a bit...they come back when the BBQ's finish!

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue May 26, 2009 3:54 pm

Kathy Ellen;1194785 wrote: Wooohoooo.....June 18th is my last day. Then, I am a free woman for the summer:driving:

Beach...book.....cocktails....

awwwwwwww love the polar bear!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

remember the fun we all had when you were on spring break?:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

June 18, awesome, you'll be back!:-4

Post by **Betty Boop** » Tue May 26, 2009 4:00 pm

It's forum life, people come, people go.

Summertime and everyone is busy outside.

Wintertime and everyone is sick to death of the same old stuff on the telly so they come here.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Tue May 26, 2009 4:04 pm

Zapata;1194755 wrote: Hmmm . . .gee . . .this looks like a nice friendly place to stop in and meet people. Oh wait a minute, I recognize that name Nomad. I think I've been here before. Hellooooooooo!

Hellooooo again! :-6

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Tue May 26, 2009 4:05 pm

Odie;1194787 wrote: awwwwwwww love the polar bear!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

remember the fun we all had when you were on spring break?:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

June 18, awesome, you'll be back!:-4

Thanks Odie, I can't wait....

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Tue May 26, 2009 4:11 pm

Not much nice weather here, this is how it seems to be working this Spring:

1. sun comes out

2. go outside to enjoy sun

3. clouds come out of nowhere and it rains

4. go inside

5. sun comes back out

6. go back outside

7. rains again

8. go back inside

9. sun comes out.

10. pull down blinds and watch TV

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue May 26, 2009 4:26 pm

mikeinie;1194803 wrote: Not much nice weather here, this is how it seems to be working this Spring:

1. sun comes out

2. go outside to enjoy sun

3. clouds come out of nowhere and it rains

4. go inside

5. sun comes back out

6. go back outside

7. rains again

8. go back inside

9. sun comes out.

10. pull down blinds and watch TV

awwwwwwww!

(((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Tue May 26, 2009 8:02 pm

I know what is wrong, but no one wants to believe it.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue May 26, 2009 8:35 pm

Lon;1194867 wrote: I know what is wrong, but no one wants to believe it.

what?

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Tue May 26, 2009 8:54 pm

mikeinie-D'ya suppose you could have some rain in August? Please? I'm going to be in Ireland then and I do love the rain and we never get much here in the desert. :-6

Post by **Sunshine** » Tue May 26, 2009 10:05 pm

Nomad;1194400 wrote: No, its too late. Its all washed up on the shore like a beached whale twitching, drying out, little spittles of water dripping from its blow hole, bloating in the sun, worms, birds, night creatues pecking away at its rotting flesh.

Good morning. :-6
Nomad, didn't your mother ever teach you that if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all?

Post by **Sunshine** » Tue May 26, 2009 10:08 pm

minks;1194471 wrote: perhaps it's because it's spring, more folks are away from their computersperhaps people are in a personal slump due to the economy

perhaps people get tired of topics either falling by the wayside, or getting railroaded off topic...

I am not really sure, it does seem quiet. But I think that is a cycle of sorts.
I think this is a large part of it. More things to do when the weather is nice. School will be out soon and the kidletts are home. Not as much free time to spend on the puter.

Post by **Sunshine** » Tue May 26, 2009 10:11 pm

Lon;1194867 wrote: I know what is wrong, but no one wants to believe it.
Yes, please let us in on what you know and why you think we won't believe it.

Post by **Sunshine** » Tue May 26, 2009 10:15 pm

Well, I haven't been a member for long but for me, it is my work hours. I can spend a bit of time in the mornings and then again after 11pm. Rarely do I find anyone here after 11 so I just reply to what has been posted. I would start new threads but I really don't have much of an exciting life to start one with. Hard to come up with a subject that everyone would find of interest.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue May 26, 2009 10:52 pm

Sunshine;1194882 wrote: Well, I haven't been a member for long but for me, it is my work hours. I can spend a bit of time in the mornings and then again after 11pm. Rarely do I find anyone here after 11 so I just reply to what has been posted. I would start new threads but I really don't have much of an exciting life to start one with. Hard to come up with a subject that everyone would find of interest.

-as I said earlier, its because the weather now so nice, everyone is out and enjoying and why not...........winters are brutal and were stuck inside.

also, people are now out tending their gardens and planting their vegges etc.

weekends also are also are slow........people doing their shopping, chores, housework, visiting family and friends.

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Wed May 27, 2009 2:37 am

Lon;1194867 wrote: I know what is wrong, but no one wants to believe it.

I dont know if its the same as what i believe but i'm willing to stick my neck out and say - Its dull

Needs an injection of contriversial stuff for a good ole bitch. If its fluffy fluffy it will die out. Probably nobody wants to believe that either but the proof is in the ratings of the bitchy threads, more posts and views than any other.

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Wed May 27, 2009 2:50 am

Zapata;1194873 wrote: mikeinie-D'ya suppose you could have some rain in August? Please? I'm going to be in Ireland then and I do love the rain and we never get much here in the desert. :-6

The Odds are in your favor, if you want rain you are coming to the right place.

Funny though, I will be in California in July, can’t wait for some of that unbearable heat.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed May 27, 2009 6:50 am

mikeinie;1194923 wrote: The Odds are in your favor, if you want rain you are coming to the right place.

Funny though, I will be in California in July, can’t wait for some of that unbearable heat.

If you were coming to Philly you would not only have unbearable heat but the humidity as well. It's abs disgusting here in July/August. We'll be on the East coast or Ireland in about 2 1/2 weeks...what should I pack?

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Wed May 27, 2009 8:11 am

Thanks for the thought of rain, mikeinie. Coming to CA., huh? What part? I'll be in the Sierras & Monterey the first part of July. Should be nice.

Qsducks, I Know what you mean about humidity. I lived in Pittsburgh (go Steelers!) for 18 years. It was odd if it didn't rain and spoil your picnic. But you learned to compensate.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed May 27, 2009 8:14 am

Zapata;1195025 wrote: Thanks for the thought of rain, mikeinie. Coming to CA., huh? What part? I'll be in the Sierras & Monterey the first part of July. Should be nice.

Qsducks, I Know what you mean about humidity. I lived in Pittsburgh (go Steelers!) for 18 years. It was odd if it didn't rain and spoil your picnic. But you learned to compensate.

Whenever it rains in Pittsburgh we will be getting in next in Philly:wah: (Go Phillies):wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed May 27, 2009 9:29 am

Lon;1194867 wrote: I know what is wrong, but no one wants to believe it.

What ?

I can calm down. Just shoot me an e mail. Im flexible. Tell me what irks you and Ill adjust. Not change but occasionally I could use a kick in the ass or a heey Nomad your being a jerk again. Its ok.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat May 30, 2009 5:15 pm

buttercup;1194920 wrote: I dont know if its the same as what i believe but i'm willing to stick my neck out and say - Its dull

Needs an injection of contriversial stuff for a good ole bitch. If its fluffy fluffy it will die out. Probably nobody wants to believe that either but the proof is in the ratings of the bitchy threads, more posts and views than any other.

I tend to agree with you here a bit Buttercup....Yes, when there's a good argument with members stomping their feet and slamming doors, many members are here posting away taking sides or ignoring it. I think that we've seen quite a few doors slamming, haven't we:wah:

But when things are "mundane and feel-good threads," they are many times ignored. I think that puts some people off as they may feel that no one likes their threads after all of the work that they may have put into it.

Guess it's just different strokes for different folks. I enjoy reading most of the threads except for the Religious, Political and Philosophy threads. No offense to anyone, but they don't interest me to discuss on an open board due to the arguments or heated discussions that arise. I do like to discuss those issue in real life thought with close friends. Then again, what one sees as a heated discussion is a great, lively discussion for others:-6

I also think that so many members are busy with real life. If they log onto FG then they are here for hours and don't get any real life issues completed:rolleyes:....like me...right now...not getting my school work done:(

Thanks everyone so much for answering my question....I appreciate your thoughts:p;):D

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Sun May 31, 2009 1:52 am

morning all

:)

the problem with FG is that if you want to have a laugh you end up getting on every ones nerves if you pipe up about war eg you are branded anti american

if you post about your dogs you are branded an animal nut

if you post or dont post about god you are branded a god squad nut or an ungodley heven

if you dont speel correctly the spelling police get on your back ,if you do spell correctly then you are a smart arse ..... all in all its just the way i want it :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun May 31, 2009 7:20 am

farmer giles;1197160 wrote: morning all

:)

the problem with FG is that if you want to have a laugh you end up getting on every ones nerves if you pipe up about war eg you are branded anti american

if you post about your dogs you are branded an animal nut

if you post or dont post about god you are branded a god squad nut or an ungodley heven

if you dont speel correctly the spelling police get on your back ,if you do spell correctly then you are a smart arse ..... all in all its just the way i want it :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

A farmer just cant get a break can he ?

We should start our own forum. Just you and me. No one else can come in. They can look and be jealous, theyll try to log in but they wont be able to and we'll laugh at them.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun May 31, 2009 7:31 am

to much trolling, harassment & bullying now.

some threads just aren't the way they used to be.:rolleyes:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun May 31, 2009 7:32 am

Odie;1197252 wrote: to much trolling, harassment & bullying now.

some threads just aren't the way they used to be.:rolleyes:

I have to be me.