Why have number of posts declined recently?

[coincrawlin]

I think this was mentioned in another thread as well, but I've noticed that the number of posts here have pretty much fallen off a cliff in the last couple weeks.

I'm speculating that it may because of one or a combination of these reasons:

A. Nobody is finding anything worth posting about.
B. Too many unknown new members/Old members are leaving.
C. Don't like the new site since it was changed over.
D. Since silver seems to be drying up, don't want to encourage new people from joining the search.

I'm not saying I support or believe in any of these, just that they may be possibilities. Anybody else feel the same way or have any other possibilities?

 

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[mikusek]

I hate this senseless new layout/format, I can't find a damned thing and I am not about to waste time looking. This site takes two to three times as long to load.... IF it loads the page I click, I don't have time for this.

I just checked back today to see if they had fixed this site so things can be found, but it is still out of whack. I already found two other forums where I can post my finds, silver, silver necklace, 1875-s 20 cent piece, 1911 V nickle, solid silver pin, clad, etc, and those sites are immensely easier to navigate and don't require erasing quotes of the previous poster to reply.

I only signed in today to reply to your post. If I could find something to click on to delete my account, I would. I deleted the avatar and all information and decided it doesn't matter if the account is deleted if I don't post. I will check back in a week to see improvements, I haven't seen any yet.

I liked the other format, this one I hate, and that is that, I don't own the site, nor do I run it, so all I have left to give is two-cents of opinion.

 

[That Canadian Guy]

My finds have actually been quite good but I hate the new forum style. I don't think I will post too many finds but I will certainly reply to other topics.

 

[looking4largecent]

The new site is too confusing. I hardly look at any posts. I spent an hour or so a day looking at everyones finds, before the change. Now I might spend 5 minutes a week on the site. I really don't like what they've done. In my opinion the change was for the worse.

 

[G.A.P.metal]

I spend a lot of time just login in site is so slow and confusing too

 

[Mzjavert]

I kept running into a brick wall trying to log in. Finally had to e-mail to get some help. (Plus I've not had much down time at work. )

 

[Canadian hunter]

Well, the new layout puts a bit of confusion. The topics are taking more space on one page than before. I noticed that lately, there haven't been many posts of findings, especially with pictures. However, I posted a major topic today, concerning my finding lately. As always with pics, so enjoy, comment, give feedback and ask questions!

 

[SilverForBrains]

The people have spoken! Looks like you're question has been answered

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

There is bound to be a slow down in posts due to the new format, personally I believe it is just temporary, as the weather gets warmer and more people are out hunting the posts will pick up...

They are still working on the website trying to make it easier for all. One of the things I have mentioned is trying to make it easier to tell what has been read and what is new.... Treasurenet is not going away, I have been on all the Treasure Hunting websites, still belong them, this is still the best of them all......

 

[BuffaloBoy]

B and C... I really dislike this site now.

 

[BuffaloBoy]

my personal opinion of course.

 

[Mr. Silver Stash]

I really like to new site. It is very well laid out, stylish, and easy to post replies to posts, etc. I think it is a great improvement.

 

[Dok Holliday]

I used to be a vB Forum Admin back .com boom. I get along just fine with this software. Love the new forum.

 

[santafeboy]

I really dislike the new site. It seems hellishly slow even though the computer I use is a Piece of C*** I believe in the old addage if it isnt broke dont fix it. The old site was much better also using GMT is not helping

 

[agme]

I looked forward to getting online and opening the old site, this new one, naaaaaaa

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I really dislike the new site. It seems hellishly slow even though the computer I use is a Piece of C*** I believe in the old addage if it isnt broke dont fix it. The old site was much better also using GMT is not helping

Must be your pc or browser, the site is fast for me.....

 

[baddbluff]

I agree with you all... the new format SUCKS. The best thing about the old format was that it was so quick and simple to find stuff and post. I could scroll down the newest posts and read them in seconds on my cell phone while waiting in line to dump my halves at the bank ...even the pics would load almost instantly. Now it takes forever to download anything. I honestly was going to become a charter member this year because I have always LOVED this forum, but I doubt I will now. Hopefully the people who make the decisions are listening (HINT HINT). Bring back the old format and fire the guy who thought of this!

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[Bigheed]

I don't mind the new layout besides it doesn't keep me logged in like the old one.

The slowdown in posts is because of several things, I'll just mention a few.
- We are our own worst enemies, its fine if you are in BF no where but I think all my posting definitely upped the competition in my area. I am just going to post my finds quarterly now unless i get a dream box.
- Harassment/Trolls i.e. people that think this forum needs drama to thrive.
- weather is getting nicer
- not as many finds to post
- reluctance to change. I don't think the new site is any faster or slower for me, etc, etc, but change brings discord for a time, it will pass.

 

[Diver_Down]

At the time of this posting, there were 12 members who were viewing the CRH'ing forum and 75 guests. It has led to more competition. 2 years ago, I would cull $30 face on a bad week. It is hard to get excited for others who are so proud of their 3 40%'ers. Also, like Treasure Hunter mentioned, the weather is getting nicer. I disagree with his premise that the posting will pick up. More likely that it will decrease as we have more things to do with our limited free time.

 

[Diggit]

Oh I'm sure things will pick up. the flood of idiotic TV shows making people think they will get rich with a detector will make that happen. Of course they will be the WRONG type of people and will ruin it for those of us who do it for history and for the hunt, but hey, it was nice while it lasted.