CT usage statistics

TDA, very true, but that forum seems to pick and choose their members . i was refused entry ,but hey ho there is life other than forums

I was invited to join and refused. Its a strange world

Fascinating. Do tell more as you've made this claim elsewhere as well. 

It's not invitation only so this does sound very odd

Its not a claim but I am not discussing the details with you

I think you must be confusing forums David. I'm pretty sure the one being referred to in this thread doesn't do "invitations", other than possibly a friend suggesting you join. 

I like and appreciate Rogher's forum statistics. I appreciate that they only refer to Club Together but if you take a broader span of forums many of those that were previously very busy but now are shadows of their former selves. Not suggesting that Rogher starts looking at other forums to gather statistics but anecdotal evidence suggests that some of the previous very busy forums have less posts now than they once did. Talking to a mod on another forum his view was that their Facebook page was attracting a lot more hits and comments than their conventional forum.

As to people not being welcome on other forums, I don't know which one is being referred to, but I doubt refusal to join is by accident? Anyone can read Club Together and any forum owner can make a judgement on the way people contribute here and act in the best interest of their own forum which might mean not accepting someone. I would have thought the best course of action is to approach those that run the forum in question for a response as mentioning it here is unlikely to provide an answer.

David

Fascinating. Do tell more as you've made this claim elsewhere as well. 

It's not invitation only so this does sound very odd

Its not a claim but I am not discussing the details with you

I think you must be confusing forums David. I'm pretty sure the one being referred to in this thread doesn't do "invitations", other than possibly a friend suggesting you join. 

I think you could be right. Referrals by members are the closest you'd get to an 'invitation' 

How funny. 

I have looked at other ‘vanning forums but they do not appear to be as active as this one and I think the reason is down to F*c*b**k, which is not my ‘cup of tea’.

You're probably right, other types of social media attract different groups. Although, if using Facebook or twitter etc things from here can be shared.

I also joined another Forum, I was by given a 'heads up' by a friend who was a member-yes I was checked out by my known previous attitude on here, by my posting style & attitude to fellow posters. That incidently does not make me good but it obviously made me acceptable. Anyone rejected/blocked or denied access I would suggest it is because of their posting styles that have been monitored on other Forums. To post on a Forum where there is no combative attitude is a joy. Furthermore it is refreshing not to have to rub shoulders with posters who use infantile & derogatory terms against fellow posters, there really is no need for cheap shots at fellow posters, it says more about you than them. I know some Dour & curmudgeonly posters-I would never accuse them of such whether they posted on here or not.

Most of the posters on here are friendly and helpful. There is no need to respond to any who may be dispruptive. I have met combative posts even on family history forums, best ignored!

Hi Rogher

I actually found your statistics encouraging!

There's not really that much of a drop in usage, and I don't think your stats can be used to support a claim that the CT Forum has "one foot in the grave" as mentioned earlier - far from it.

And as has been mentioned elsewhere in this discussion, a number of factors have contributed to this slight reduction in activity.

I also think Ro and the CT Staff should be commended for successfully tackling the "heated arguments" that used to generate so much kerfuffle - and posts!!

Cheers

Bugs

Brue, there is disagreeing & there is combative. Disagreements are bread & butter to healthy debate/discussion, being stalked & attacked is not by any stretch of the imagination acceptable. I have seen it happen on CT to 4posters that I can think of immediately. Some folk think being disagreed with is a personal slight-it really isn't at all.

Ah, thats explains it . i just didn't meet the criteria.........