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Post by .Hunting:High:and:Low. on Apr 19, 2003 1:27:36 GMT -5
Like the economy, we're just in a mild recession... heh Bad one, I know, but I had to...
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Post by pettyluv on Apr 19, 2003 22:43:41 GMT -5
Gab, I really do hope that you decide to stay at the boards. I have always enjoyed reading your posts very much and it would really be a great disappointment if you left us.
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Post by Midnight55309 on Apr 20, 2003 1:19:34 GMT -5
May I shed my theory on the reason why people are leaving? If you say "yes" read on, if "no" go to the next post.
As we should all be able to see the activity on this board has dropped dramatically since it's opening. Cloud Nine has done the opposite of most boards, instead of increasing in activity over time, it's decreased. That's not good folks. And why isn't there more activity? Because the new member rate has dropped. It's one thing built on top of the other.
First, we need to get new members, to get new members whe have to promote Cloud Nine. Just have people add links to their pages and signature at other boards, that's not too difficult and it's free. Do you think Razz just grew on it's own? No, and Razz is why this board even exisits today. Even though Razz no longer is here, our board still stands ontop of it.
Second, when new members come, activity will increase. Hopefully some older members will come back and we can get a community feel back to this place. Right now, it's my opinion that we don't have enough members to get a community feel (the number one reason I join and post at forums).
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Post by 80s Child on Apr 20, 2003 10:49:14 GMT -5
^^Wow... I hadn't realized that yet! *sarcasm* We're aware of the fact that this board needs publicity. But we've just had an onslaught of new members, and we're waiting for them to post. Thank you for your help, really. But wait and see for awhile.
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Post by Midnight55309 on Apr 20, 2003 16:58:53 GMT -5
I've noticed the new members, and that's great. But you can never have enough members, so I'll add things to my signatures and sites for Cloud Nine.
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Post by m on Apr 20, 2003 20:24:30 GMT -5
^^ Still doesn't explain the mystery to me that there's still about 200 -- 300 additional people who are signed onto this board, and we never see them again. Hard to beleive they all lost their passcodes. Lost.In.The.Song, I hope you consider coming back, but I understand why you left, especially your parents finding out. Come back anyway. I've always liked reading your posts too. You be stylin'! 80's Child, don't be so hard on yourself. You're doing a good job here and any problems are really beyond your scope. This board has been around quite along time. This is the Internet, so it's amazing something like this message board has sustained itself for over a year when other, larger boards and even company websites have been deleted or evaporated for whatever reason. I think people are leaving, mostly because threads and boards have been dormant for weeks, or months. I have several threads like Black Holes which no longer interest people. Not a problem. The issues then maybe is finding or starting threads that people are interested in, or current. The Iraq / terrorism thread and anything having to do with relationships or fashion, or feelings are big right now. Maybe with all that's going on in the world, such as Iraq. These things are at the top of everyone's thoughts and wondering what the results will be when it's all over. Couple that with busy school and work schedules and who has time to think about nonsense anymore? That's my theory anyway. I know of one of "my" girls here who can only check in every few months because of a heavy school and homework load. Let's hope it can pick up when school is over, but I can tell you right now, within the next month or so with school winding down, and everyone having exams to study for, you can be sure the activity around here might drop off even more for a few weeks before it shoots up again in the summer.
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Post by SunShine on Apr 28, 2003 1:32:30 GMT -5
Gabster- I just realized you left when I tried to PM you... I haven't been on these boards much lately, and when I am I just glance over things. I'm gonna miss talking to you and I'm sorry it took so long for me to PM you. I hope you come back and read this in the summer or something. If you do, please email me at lovelyduckling18@yahoo.com. A lot of people are going to miss having you around... I really hope you decide to come back.
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Post by busybodies on May 11, 2003 1:31:51 GMT -5
I won't be here for a week. I have to go out of town to write a couple of exams. As if it wasn't bad enough I have to leave you guys... *mumblemumble*
Later, BusyB.
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Post by Keista1 on Jun 18, 2003 21:28:33 GMT -5
Well, even though I never officially "left" I'm back now. I dont know like anyone on here though, because it's been like a year almost since I haven't come. It's kinda sad, bc I only know like one person (he's my hero! lol luv ya!) Oh well, just wondering if anyone remembered me!
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Post by Michaelangelo on Jun 28, 2003 9:23:34 GMT -5
Spending a month in Mexico and then three weeks in Pennsylvania. I'll be back August 16th. Hope everyone has a great summer! ~Mike
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Post by busybodies on Jun 29, 2003 1:44:59 GMT -5
Welcome back Keista! I remember you and it's good to have you back!! Michaelangelo: Have fun in Mexico and Pennsylvania (I had a HUGE urge to say Trannsylvania )! We'll miss you
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Post by Beautiful.Disaster on Aug 12, 2003 0:49:17 GMT -5
I'm back guys..i know I never gave you a notice, but i came in to go online one day any the camp was gone turns out my dad took it to his friend to clean it out cause it had a virus, so i didn't have it for like a week or 2. We had like a bazillion viruses and stuff...bah but yeha, I'm back...don't everyone be all excited for me at once
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Post by ThaIceLady on Aug 12, 2003 16:24:55 GMT -5
W00t w00t welcome back!
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Post by MisterAle on Aug 14, 2003 17:56:19 GMT -5
I'm back guys..i know I never gave you a notice, but i came in to go online one day any the camp was gone turns out my dad took it to his friend to clean it out cause it had a virus, so i didn't have it for like a week or 2. We had like a bazillion viruses and stuff...bah but yeha, I'm back...don't everyone be all excited for me at once Eh, a virus...... I wondered what had happened to you, I thought you had went on another vacation.
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Post by pettyluv on Aug 18, 2003 22:50:15 GMT -5
Im going on vacation to Aruba, I'll see you guys on Sunday!
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