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In reply to the discussion: are there a lot less posters here now? The site traffic.... when looking at replies seems [View all]sammythecat
(3,568 posts)65. You're right. It used to move almost too fast
at times. I used to see a lot of "kick for visibility" posts. At times, an hour or two without a reply and a good, thought provoking post would be pushed to page 2 and then the great void beyond. Now it seems a post can linger for days with less than 50 replies.
I've done no research, but this is how it feels to me these days.
Several reasons for this have been mentioned and they each take a toll. I'll add one more: The fact that any post with either Hillary or Bernie being mentioned turns into a bloodbath might turn some people off as well. One is totally good and the other is totally evil. No compromise whatsoever. Many times I've left this place in disgust over this stupid situation.
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are there a lot less posters here now? The site traffic.... when looking at replies seems [View all]
boston bean
Nov 2017
OP
We all Facebook. ---Speak for yourself. Plus, a MB comprises like-minded people, not friends,
WinkyDink
Dec 2017
#40
I also think people get banned right and left and easily. That could add to it as well.
Kirk Lover
Nov 2017
#9
I am. Very grateful that someone who has been here for just a few days is so well informed about all
grantcart
Dec 2017
#60
So glad to see you've been thinking. Enough of this bullshit...FLYNN IS DOING THE PERP WALK NOW!!
Kirk Lover
Dec 2017
#61
The fact that some people were banned doesn't mean that there is a net loss in posters
grantcart
Dec 2017
#64
I have largely avoided the Franken wars and have scrupulously done so.
DemocratSinceBirth
Dec 2017
#93
Yes, I think your are quite correct. Also, Trump puts me in such a negative mood. I can't stand
RKP5637
Dec 2017
#31
I find that with a lot of things the first thing that comes to mind to reply is "But her emails."
betsuni
Dec 2017
#29
Yes, that might have seemed to be clever once, but I agree with you. It has gotten very old and not
Tipperary
Dec 2017
#37
It's not supposed to be clever, it's true. Trump is here because idiots fell for the emails crap.
betsuni
Dec 2017
#38
I think it's Trump Fatigue! The guy is so horrible, I think many are now waiting/hoping for Mueller
RKP5637
Dec 2017
#33
I used to get a couple thousand reading the Top 10, now I barely get a couple hundred.
Initech
Dec 2017
#35
I tend to stay away from the news during these dark times...but still post here...but
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#44
Yep, seems most of the trolls who used to push the "apartheid" propaganda line are over at JPR now
Fozzledick
Dec 2017
#76
I think a lot is just that message boards aren't as popular form of social media anymore.
Drunken Irishman
Dec 2017
#97
"There are plenty other places to post where people let you speak your mind." -- Such as?
NurseJackie
Dec 2017
#116