Why is this forum dying?

Originally posted by ale1552
Seems as if threads are made to be broken. Themes drift about like spider-webs in a breeze. This might cause the author of a thread some frustration, but is not this exactly what happens in a group of people who are chatting? My main gripe is that I have something to share, and someone changes the subject before I have a chance to finish.

Can't you swing it back your way?

Originally posted by ale1552
Seems as if threads are made to be broken. Themes drift about like spider-webs in a breeze. This might cause the author of a thread some frustration, but is not this exactly what happens in a group of people who are chatting? My main gripe is that I have something to share, and someone changes the subject before I have a chance to finish.

The scenario you describe was forever thus since the advent of the internet. Strict censorship inhibits the very conversations it purposes to promote. Personal tolerances of people, places and things solves many of life's issues and challenges. With Stees encouragement, you've regained your platform. We're all ears. (o lol

Originally posted by Great Big Stees
Can't you swing it back your way?

I think that I bore people. That is my real opinion. So I usually stay quiet and listen to people who bore me. :p

Originally posted by ale1552
I think that I bore people. That is my real opinion. So I usually stay quiet and listen to people who bore me. :p

As I mentioned to a discourage poster on a previous page, "Curse the darkness or light a candle". Lighting candles is what you've been doing since we met. Take heart, Dear Lady Ale, you're among friends who wish you no harm. Silence is a no-no.

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
As I mentioned to a discourage poster on a previous page, "Curse the darkness or light a candle". Lighting candles is what you've been doing since we met. Take heart, Dear Lady Ale, you're among friends who wish you no harm. Silence is a no-no.

Online friends are not the ones I was referring to, Bob. This is where I can enjoy chatting and exchanging ideas. I was talking about real life.

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Kewpie, you may have nailed the disruptive culprit (or a significant component), by reason of applying my own applied logic: 'there's only so much discretionary time available for this site's members to contribute to its forums'. By extension, there's only so much ink in an RHP General Forum/FB Poster's Laptop Mouse (no pun intended with your "Angry Bir ...[text shortened]... (90/53). Does this contrast illustrate the difference between Life & Death? (gb)"[/b]

Most "dead" threads aren't.

Most dead horses don't require CPR.

It's important to know the difference, or, you can stop beating this thread any time now.

Originally posted by Suzianne
Most "dead" threads aren't.

Most dead horses don't require CPR.

It's important to know the difference, or, you can stop beating this thread any time now.

Thanks for your comments. Fact that they're in regard to a post all the way back on page four suggests this conversation's still holding its own without medical intervention or "beating". When will you be introducing an interesting thread of your own to this forum to help the cause? The positive impact of Drive By posting is minimal.

Originally posted by ale1552
Online friends are not the ones I was referring to, Bob. This is where I can enjoy chatting and exchanging ideas. I was talking about real life.

There is a significant difference. I understand your meaning. Thanks.

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
The positive impact of Drive By posting is minimal.

What about Road Hog posting?

Originally posted by HandyAndy

What about Road Hog posting?

Road Hog or Road Kill or cyberspace travelers without a vehicle for their thoughts who become Virtual Spectators while standing around trying to Thumb a ride on someone else's wheels. Take your pick, HA; you travel this highway but once.

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Thanks for your comments. Fact that they're in regard to a post all the way back on page four suggests this conversation's still holding its own without medical intervention or "beating". When will you be introducing an interesting thread of your own to this forum to help the cause? The positive impact of Drive By posting is minimal.

I will when I get one.

I'm not in the habit of posting X threads per day in the off chance that someone, somewhere will find it interesting. Most don't.

The positive impact of Drive-By posting is that it builds consensus, even though we don't keep (or post) endless statistics on it.

Originally posted by Suzianne
I will when I get one.

I'm not in the habit of posting X threads per day in the off chance that someone, somewhere will find it interesting. Most don't.

The positive impact of Drive-By posting is that it builds consensus, even though we don't keep (or post) endless statistics on it.

Suzi, you know how much I appreciate your replies and presence.
Believe this sentiment is shared by many. We'll look forward to your cameos.
Thanks,

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Road Hog or Road Kill or cyberspace travelers without a vehicle for their thoughts who become Virtual Spectators while standing around trying to Thumb a ride on someone else's wheels. Take your pick, HA; you travel this highway but once.

Bobby, this sad road has roughly 175 posts, and 75 of them are yours.

You must love the constant whine of your own wheels.

Originally posted by HandyAndy
Bobby, this sad road has roughly 175 posts, and 75 of them are yours.

You must love the constant whine of your own wheels.

Your "Wheelbarrow" thread was quite successful a few years ago.
Any chance of a new one for The Year of Our Lord 2013?

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Your "Wheelbarrow" thread was quite successful a few years ago.
Any chance of a new one for The Year of Our Lord 2013?

Would you have asked George Gershwin to rewrite Rhapsody in Blue?