Seriously Contemplating Being On This Board Anymore

[wdmmom]

I don't know what it is with posters lately but for the past month or so, I've noticed that either there is less and less traffic or people just go past my posts.

I thought I had some friends on here and could ask for advice but lately, I notice that either people don't respond or and the ones that do usually don't "get" what I'm even seeking advice for.

I put a lot of thought into my posts and they are real life things that have come up. I come to the board for help and most of the time I get more attitude than I do help.

Is it really that hard to be nice and offer advice or ask questions before coming up with an answer that isn't relevant?!

[WDW]

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[Crazy8]

I have been on message boards for the past 13 years.... there is ALWAYS a lull in traffic in the spring and summer. I think its just that time of year.

Sorry you don't feel people are responding to your posts though. I totally understand those times, I'm on some boards where I feel almost invisible.

[temom]

aww don't leave yet, i guess we all have our ups and downs and something what we think isn't what it sounds like when we pen it. this forum is pretty cool to what i have seen till now. if nothing else its a really cool venting place, i found out its nice to just write without judging what the other person might be thinking. stay stick around a little longer my friend tomorrow is a new day.

[Hunni Bee]

I don't know what it is with posters lately but for the past month or so, I've noticed that either there is less and less traffic or people just go past my posts.

I thought I had some friends on here and could ask for advice but lately, I notice that either people don't respond or and the ones that do usually don't "get" what I'm even seeking advice for.

I put a lot of thought into my posts and they are real life things that have come up. I come to the board for help and most of the time I get more attitude than I do help.

Is it really that hard to be nice and offer advice or ask questions before coming up with an answer that isn't relevant?!

I felt that way for a while. I even started posting as unregistered for a little while because it seemed that people would respond. I post mostly on this forum with questions, and I am looking for real advice.

Hopefully it will pass. Please stay and keep posting. I find your posts helpful.

[SilverSabre25]

I'm sorry you feel like that. I think that there is less traffic right now, it happens. I have felt like leaving the board a few times and I find that taking a few days of break helps immensely...I kind of distance myself from whatever the problem was.

I think people possibly have been a bit...shall we say..."snippier" than usual, but I think it's the time of year more than anything.

[Oneluckymom]

I've been on here for almost a year and yes I too have noticed a slow in the traffic. I look at posts daily and if I happen to come across a topic that I feel I can really offer advice on or have had experience with myself I comment. If not i move on.

Sorry you feel that way. But honestly it is slow hope you stick around

[wdmmom]

Thanks everyone. I've been busier than usual with lots of changes in attendance so I'm not on everyday like I used to be although I always go back and offer advise to others where I think it might be beneficial. I'm lucky to be on twice a week anymore. I used to post something I needed help with and it was nothing to have several people come on and offer advice, people telling me to "hang in there" because they'd been through it too, etc. I'm not getting that anymore.

I seriously started to wonder if people would notice whether I wasn't on anymore.

Thanks Hunni Bee! Glad I can be of help to you on occasion!

[Country Kids]

I think that the board is just very slow right now because of springtime hitting and more people being outside.

Honestly, I've been thinking of taking a break from alot of tech/electronics just to give my brain/body a rest. I'm ready to simplify and this is one way to start.

Also, I think there isn't alot of "DRAMA" on here anymore so it seems slow. There's nothing to get members rilled up and its actually a much calmer atmosphere.

The chat was even slow today and thats usually a hopping place during naptime!

I wrote a post yesterday and it has 125 views but not one reply. It was just a Mothers Day idea but no one responded back anything to it. Hurt feelings, no but really wondering what all 125 views thought of the idea.

[Country Kids]

Thanks everyone. I've been busier than usual with lots of changes in attendance so I'm not on everyday like I used to be although I always go back and offer advise to others where I think it might be beneficial. I'm lucky to be on twice a week anymore. I used to post something I needed help with and it was nothing to have several people come on and offer advice, people telling me to "hang in there" because they'd been through it too, etc. I'm not getting that anymore.

I seriously started to wonder if people would notice whether I wasn't on anymore.

Thanks Hunni Bee! Glad I can be of help to you on occasion!

So if your not on here that much (once or twice a week) and others are the same that would explain alot of why there isn't alot of action. I probably wouldn't jump on people for not responding if even your not on here that much. That just doesn't seem like a fair statement. It's like saying I'm not on here but when I post people should be posting back to me.

[wdmmom]

So if your not on here that much (once or twice a week) and others are the same that would explain alot of why there isn't alot of action. I probably wouldn't jump on people for not responding if even your not on here that much. That just doesn't seem like a fair statement. It's like saying I'm not on here but when I post people should be posting back to me.

Even when I'm not on, I still go back and read/post on threads.

I am on daily but don't post but once/twice a week. Sometimes much farther between times.

[Michael]

Even when I'm not on, I still go back and read/post on threads.

I am on daily but don't post but once/twice a week. Sometimes much farther between times.

I must admit the last month I have been swamped and I am just not getting things done here as I would like. I usually make sure all threads are answered in the past but not this time. The forum also goes through periods of hot and cold and It usually gets a little slower as we get near summer. And I think the chat room is also tkaing some posts away from the forum. In the past many would have a conversation on the forum, now they can do it in the chat room.

[momofsix]

I don't know what it is with posters lately but for the past month or so, I've noticed that either there is less and less traffic or people just go past my posts.

I thought I had some friends on here and could ask for advice but lately, I notice that either people don't respond or and the ones that do usually don't "get" what I'm even seeking advice for.

I put a lot of thought into my posts and they are real life things that have come up. I come to the board for help and most of the time I get more attitude than I do help.

Is it really that hard to be nice and offer advice or ask questions before coming up with an answer that isn't relevant?!

I'm feelin' ya too.

[laundrymom]

I know personally I've not been on the computer but maybe 15 min a week lately. Maybe it's the same reason for others?

[snbauser]

I am on several message boards and it is very typical this time of year for them to slow down. People get busy with end of the school year activities, kids sports, and just are getting outside more often. If you hang in there, the tide will change again.