Concern about missing members

[Patchouli]

@Rick hasn’t been by since August. Sometimes he’s gone for awhile though because of what he does for a living, right?

 

[Spikedriver]

@Rick hasn’t been by since August. Sometimes he’s gone for awhile though because of what he does for a living, right?

Yes, and I think he also has other things in life that are sometimes more priority than the forum. It's cool, to each their own...

 

[Weedygarden]

..Not to mention Grizzleyette_Adams.. I'm afraid to Find Out.. +_+

jd

I'm with you.

 

[Sourdough]

Many years ago, my company was going into an uncertain future with layoffs being a strong possibility. My boss bought a copy of that book for each of us in his department (he probably heard about doing this in some silly management seminar somewhere). We all read it there at work (it's a short book), and then like 95% of his department up and left for other places in the company. It was sad, but kind of funny too. This book gift really backfired on him. At least he didn't have to worry about who he would choose to layoff. It was pretty much just him and his secretary left after he gave out those books. I think all of us found better cheese in other departments for another 20+ years, then we all retired. Unfortunately, that boss was gone from the company within a few months of giving out those books. Last I heard he had become a Baptist minister in Louisiana. Nice guy. But someone yanked his cheese big time.

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Which was my point of posting that book in this exact section of the forum.

 

[Weedygarden]

That's the Nekid emperor story. (is he missing?)

He pretty much left this kind of thing when he was removed from his position as Admin at PS and put that jerk in charge.

 

[Amish Heart]

I'm completely lost with what we're talking about now.

 

[Sourdough]

I'm completely lost with what we're talking about now.

So, I have dropped to two Subtle clues in this missing members thread. Each pointing to what I feel explains part of reason for missing members.

 

[Pearl]

I'm completely lost with what we're talking about now.

So we must SOLVE the missing members riddles!!Pearl triple eye roll!!

 

[dademoss]

He pretty much left this kind of thing when he was removed from his position as Admin at PS and put that jerk in charge.

Different spelling NAEKID. Pretty sure it was Carbon Media he didn't like/didn't like him, but that a whole different distasteful topic.

 

[Sourdough]

So we must SOLVE the missing members riddles!!Pearl triple eye roll!!

If someone is willing to solve a riddle, guess who "OWNS" the answer. There is an ownership and pride in solving a riddle or any problem. People are "HIGH" speed, with short interest in thinking.

Now if you hand them the answer, they go directly to "PRE" acceptable/approved answers, to instantly see if one fits close enough. Generally, if they have no ownership in the answer, they will outright reject it. Then default to combating the answer. Being argumentative.

 

[SheepDog]

The truth is that people are all individuals. They deal with the "realities" that they find in different ways.
There are spots of reality here but for the most part we are part of the "riddle".
I have more than enough reality and truth in my life and I come here for the diversity. As long as it is acceptable I will stay unless my reality and truth keeps me away.
Why do people come and go? It is what they need or there is some lack of what they need here. I stay because I like most of the folks here regardless of why they are here.
All things in moderation and always in love and trust.

 

[Weedygarden]

So, I have dropped to two Subtle clues in this missing members thread. Each pointing to what I feel explains part of reason for missing members.

I for one do not always get the subtle clues. I need people to be direct, honest and draw me a map!

 

[havasu]

If someone is willing to solve a riddle, guess who "OWNS" the answer. There is an ownership and pride in solving a riddle or any problem. People are "HIGH" speed, with short interest in thinking.

Now if you hand them the answer, they go directly to "PRE" acceptable/approved answers, to instantly see if one fits close enough. Generally, if they have no ownership in the answer, they will outright reject it. Then default to combating the answer. Being argumentative.

I too dislike riddles, hints and innuendos. If i myself am part of this problem, please just say the word and I will resign my position post haste. I never want any harm to come to our forum, and want to be part of the solution and not part of the problem. Feel free to send me a private message if you'd like.

I do know some here had ulterior motives and determined, "it's my way or the highway", and when they didn't get their way, they took off. I myself am an open book, love our First Amendment, and treat members as I would like to be treated.

 

[Swing]

Many years ago, my company was going into an uncertain future with layoffs being a strong possibility. My boss bought a copy of that book for each of us in his department (he probably heard about doing this in some silly management seminar somewhere). We all read it there at work (it's a short book), and then like 95% of his department up and left for other places in the company. It was sad, but kind of funny too. This book gift really backfired on him. At least he didn't have to worry about who he would choose to layoff. It was pretty much just him and his secretary left after he gave out those books. I think all of us found better cheese in other departments for another 20+ years, then we all retired. Unfortunately, that boss was gone from the company within a few months of giving out those books. Last I heard he had become a Baptist minister in Louisiana. Nice guy. But someone yanked his cheese big time.

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I have that on audiobook. Very good. I may have to listen to it again.

 

[Wingnut]

Ya know, I haven't seen any posts from ChaosDawn lately... kinda late for boating season over there, ain't it? Where are you, CD? Hope you're okay, wherever you are...

 

[Curmudgeon]

I haven't seen any posts from ChaosDawn lately..

It's been about 6 weeks.

 

[Wingnut]

Really? That long? Sheesh... hope she's alright.

 

[Pearl]

Been forever since Winds of Change has been here. Goshengirl too!!

 

[dademoss]

Been forever since Winds of Change has been here. Goshengirl too!!

I checked with Goshengirl late November, they are fine, but dealing with medical stuff for one of the kids.

 

[Weedygarden]

So we must SOLVE the missing members riddles!!Pearl triple eye roll!!

People have different seasons of their lives. Some are here briefly, some forever. Also, how many people have been run off because somehow someone felt threatened by them? Or who was run off because they couldn't figure out how to play well with others?

 

[Weedygarden]

I checked with Goshengirl late November, they are fine, but dealing with medical stuff for one of the kids.

Yes, they have a son who is seriously ill and has been off and on for a few years.

 

[Spikedriver]

People have different seasons of their lives. Some are here briefly, some forever. Also, how many people have been run off because somehow someone felt threatened by them? Or who was run off because they couldn't figure out how to play well with others?

A couple members left because they saw changes that they didn't agree with.

 

[Bacpacker]

A couple members left because they saw changes that they didn't agree with.

And those were huge losses IMO

 

[Spikedriver]

And those were huge losses IMO

Yes they were. But the rest of us are still here and it's still a good forum, I think...

 

[Neb]

And those were huge losses IMO

The ignore option is a good way to increase the signal to noise ratio.

If a someone annoys or irritates you, ignore them.

Better than throwing away the baby with the bath water which is what dropping off the forum completely amounts to.

Ben

 

[Weedygarden]

The ignore option is a good way to increase the signal to noise ratio.

If a someone annoys or irritates you, ignore them.

Better than throwing away the baby with the bath water which is what dropping off the forum completely amounts to.

Ben

Except the ignore button needs work. It has to put you and the other person unable to see each other. I had that problem with someone who has been removed after many jabs at people. It took way too long for her to be removed. I was contacted by mods and admins that she would be removed, but please come back. My mistake was not to wait until she was gone before I came back. Whoever is the highest poster is the most valuable member and they didn't want to lose her posting of 100's of posts a day, even though most had little to actually contribute.

 

[Sourdough]

This is becoming a forum specializing in "GAMES". And the four games are consistently in the top half of posts if you click "New Posts". Now add in kicks & giggles, joke threads, and funny "meme" dogs and cats threads. Net-net-net there is little to engage new guests looking for "Homesteading & Country living" information.

 

[Haertig]

This is becoming a forum specializing in "GAMES". And the four games are consistently in the top half of posts if you click "New Posts". Now add in kicks & giggles, joke threads, and funny "meme" dogs and cats threads. Net-net-net there is little to engage new guests looking for "Homesteading & Country living" information.

The "Off Topic", "Back Porch", "Campfire", etc. sub-forums are often the most popular on any forum. This is where friends interact and have fun together. Where you get to know other forum members. Where you learn things that you didn't even know to ask about. Where you get to sometimes squabble like family members stuck together on a month long vacation, but still remain friends afterwards. Where you can discover that your previous assumed awkward and nerdy behavior (like my excitement over getting a new wall map) is actually shared by quite a few people.

If I wanted a totally no-nonsense always-on-topic forum with no friendships (or enemy-ships) evident, then I'd go to GitHub or some place like that. Which I indeed do, when I'm in a strictly technical mode.

I consider Homesteading & Country Living to be my "home forum" these days. It's where you can go when you have no place else to go. And they allow you in, despite (most) of your readily evident faults and annoyances, which we all have. Just like a family.

 

[Sourdough]

The "Off Topic", "Back Porch", "Campfire", etc. sub-forums are often the most popular on any forum. This is where friends interact and have fun together. Where you get to know other forum members. Where you learn things that you didn't even know to ask about. Where you get to sometimes squabble like family members stuck together on a month long vacation, but still remain friends afterwards. Where you can discover that your previous assumed awkward and nerdy behavior (like my excitement over getting a new wall map) is actually shared by quite a few people.

If I wanted a totally no-nonsense always-on-topic forum with no friendships (or enemy-ships) evident, then I'd go to GitHub or some place like that. Which I indeed do, when I'm in a strictly technical mode.

I consider Homesteading & Country Living to be my "home forum" these days. It's where you can go when you have no place else to go. And they allow you in, despite (most) of your readily evident faults and annoyances, which we all have. Just like a family.

I fully understand your point. But my point is members keep asking "WHERE is MISSING MEMBER ????" I suspect this forum is evolving into what you are suggesting, a fun place to relax, like TV sitcoms. But with very little "Meat & Potatoes" content for those hungry for learning.

 

[Weedygarden]

This is becoming a forum specializing in "GAMES". And the four games are consistently in the top half of posts if you click "New Posts". Now add in kicks & giggles, joke threads, and funny "meme" dogs and cats threads. Net-net-net there is little to engage new guests looking for "Homesteading & Country living" information.

When this forum started, there was nothing in the title that suggests prepping or SHTF, or any of the things I was searching for when I landed in the old place. I was invited here, but was wary of being able to find what I wanted and needed. I was wary to post about food storage, preparedness, etc. in the beginning.
Sometimes, when I am focused on a food storage thread or something similar, I wonder just how weird I am to be so focused on that and how many others are not here for that, or are just not interested like I am. But that was my main reason for joining PS, and when I was invited here, I hoped that my questions would be answered and that I would learn some things that would help me to be better prepared.