where did everyone go?

mfsob

I second the motion that the "new and improved" site has a lot to do with the decreased traffic. I know Bill is going to say "change is good," but when you turn something that worked great into something that ... doesnj't ... then no, change just so you can cram as many ads as possible into the space allowed isn't good.

Well, change is good. Just ask any begger or baby!

Don't like ads, and who does? Just use Firefox with Adblock Plus and block all the ads. I'm ad-free on FSM! But that still doesn't account for the slowness of the site at times. I still think that FSM has an issue with their server, but some of the slowdown will be due to banner ads, sig line graphics and the amount of people accessing the website.

I'm in that boat also.  I lurked for a while, and then got up the nerve to say something, and then show something, and finally share my opinion and try to be funny.  I still don't put up a lot of posts, but I'm involved... And to me it seems like there are a lot of new guys introducing themselves lately which has stirred up some chatter.  I think that we must remember that a guy with 8 posts may have incredible modeling skills and may just now be searching for a group that will support his efforts.  In my community I know of no one who shares my passion for these miniatures.  Here, there are hundreds of folks who share and foster my love for, not only the hobby, but the history around it.   What I've always liked about this Forum, is the fact that everyone is supportive of members asking for help, whether it be modeling advice or moral support,  people here treat it as a fraternity.  That's nice.  Rick.

VanceCrozier

I think I only lurked prior to the change, so I'm not sure what the differences were. I can't miss what I didn't know about, I suppose.

me to,, lurked alot before the change,,, then some new friends goaded me into popping my lurking cherry..

I think I only lurked prior to the change, so I'm not sure what the differences were. I can't miss what I didn't know about, I suppose.

I second the motion that the "new and improved" site has a lot to do with the decreased traffic. I know Bill is going to say "change is good," but when you turn something that worked great into something that ... doesnj't ... then no, change just so you can cram as many ads as possible into the space allowed isn't good.

smeagol the vile

the change from a great site to one thats not user friendly and very glitchy chased alot of people away.

LOL! You mustn't have been around for the last forum change, which changed from a decent site to a similar decent one. This last change has not gone well, and it isn't getting any better. Hopefully, the next one will be better.

fermis

86 posts in 4+ years???  Where have YOU been???!!!

the change from a great site to one thats not user friendly and very glitchy chased alot of people away.

86 posts in 4+ years???  Where have YOU been???!!!

It's been up & down for a while now, pretty much since "The Change"!