Forum Use

[eileenkny]

Hello All! I look at the forum alot and have posted comments and questions. I've noticed that I see the same few names all the time. It's cool to be familiar with the folks I "see" all the time, but there are 17,000 plus members! :shock: How do we get more participation??

[eileenkny]

You remember that old saying, "you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make her drink"? Maybe as folks visit here more, they will be more likely to jump in with questions and answers. I just know there are folks out there with lots of good info that we all would like to know. I think it's a little intimidating for some, having so many forums, but when they discover that "view posts since last visit" option, it's so much easier to keep up.

Pat in Rockport, TX

[eileenkny]

Maybe on a "slow news day" it can be the topic of the blog. Making it front page news might help remind folks that the boards are here and are useful!

[QuilterLynn]

I was at an Applique Society meeting Saturday and am amazed at how many people still don't know about us! We have alot of work to do, don't we? Yes, it is nice to get input from each other, but I KNOW there has to be thousands of members out there with years of wisdom I'd like to build on! :!:

[QuilterLynn]

For some strange reason, quilter's seem to prefer email groups over forums. I myself MUCH prefer forums, but most do not. I wonder if it's a comfort level thing?

[snowplow3840]

I really like the forum and I read it everyday. For me it leaves a permanent record of the ideas, comments, problems, etc. that come flitting through my feeble brain. However, I thought when we made suggestions for categories and started topics that these topics would at some time become permanent topics and other topics that were not as popular would either be dropped or combined with similar topics that were also not too popular. Right now the page of suggested new topics is very long and it is difficult to remember what is there of interest so sometimes a new topic gets started which is almost like an old one. If it is possible to clean up the forum and get topics that are very similar to each other consolodated and to have fewer topics, I would like to see it done.

I think fewer topics and a clearer description of some of them would help new members not only get good information but also to encourage more people to read the forum. I have asked friends if they had read a cerstain item certain entry and the answer is often --I haven't had time to read the forum today --it takes too long

just a friendly suggestion - I will keep on reading and posting anyway but would like to see a broader cross section of the membership participate.

Keep up the good work gang for the most part everything that has happened so far has been positive so I am still a devoted member and fan and a convergence and chantelle addict --- ANN

[snowplow3840]

Hello All! I look at the forum alot and have posted comments and questions. I've noticed that I see the same few names all the time. It's cool to be familiar with the folks I "see" all the time, but there are 17,000 plus members! :shock: How do we get more participation??

I am one that posts occasionally, but seem to post less in the summer than in the cooler months...maybe because I like to be outside plus have more to do outside. I too have wondered why there isn't more posting, but seems like on another forum or two that I belong to the posting has slowed down a lot and I got to thinking that it might just be because of the time of year.
Rose

[snowplow3840]

Hey Rose! I hadn't thought about the seasonal factor. Here in south Mississippi its way too nice outside to be in the house with my nose in the computer! 8)

[bar7700]

I have been out of town a lot this month so have not been able to participate.
I have not belonged to many lists and right now I only subscribe to this one. I am still trying to get a grip on things. Maybe because this is a different format, people are having a hard time adjusting?

[bar7700]

I love having the Forum to go to almost every day. I have learned soooooooooo much from this site. It is a shame that more members are not participating. Maybe as time goes by they will feel like jumping in with their suggestions. It is so much easier to read certain catagories, rather than spend time going though a whole magazine.

Rachel in Ohio

[QuilterLynn]

The forum has been strangely quiet the last few days. Is everyone busy, or just 'talked' out? :?:

[QuilterLynn]

I think everyone's just been busy -- I know that's my reason!

Chelley

[QuilterLynn]

I'm outdoors in the yard this time of year, not spending as much time with my quilting or at my computer.

Judy

The same goes for me. It won't be long before it will be too hot and humid to be outside so maybe will get back into the daily routine.

Ruby

[QuilterLynn]

I was thinking that same thing when I was working outside this morning Ruby, and then again when I was so hot this afternoon doing grocery shopping and errands. I think it was about 92 today....when it hits about 96, I'm inside for the Summer.... :wink: Dana

[GloriaH]

I've had problems with our internet. Haven't even been able to watch episode 4. I'm having serious withdrawal symptoms. I have to wait for techy son to come and help.