What's up with Chordie (Page 1 of 2)

How come I can't get into the same clothes I used to wear? times change as do people they get older have families obligations all of the mods were selected from active members and they still contribute input on topics or comments most of the members just use the song files and don't comment I used to wonder the same thing when I posted a song I wrote that had over 1000 views on the topic but only 100 or so views on the times the video was actually viewed.and a lot of members post on Facebook that used to on Chordie ...and the times they are a changing

I argee with the membership being a class act. What I was commenting about is that Chordie has almost 1/2 million registered users at this time. This morning there was 32 members and 27 guests online. We had more spam posts than posts pertaining to the Chordie issues we expect and look for. I know guests can only read post and not make comments, also, that a lot of our membership use this forum to gather information and are not active in voicing their thoughts, comments or advice. Russell, I agree that "times are changing" but that don't mean there are more or less folks out there interested in the topic's on this forum. As the old one's die off, new ones take their place. At this time this thread has been viewed by 39 people and only 4 posts made (and I made 2 of those).

nela

Could be most of the older members have asked or done most of the things before,I do see a lot of newer members now and I know they spend a lot of time on facebook and twitter. Things will get a lot more heated up when Football season comes back!!!

I like the Scotch part, but I'm not much for hopping.

Nela, there are I would say about 30 CORE members. out of that you will have about 10 active posters who will carry a conversation in a topic.  The core bunch is usually beyond talking basic stuff at this point.   I think we just wait till something really moves us to start a new post.  Dino is also correct in lots of stuff being done through other social outlets.  I regularly start chats with Amy, Zurff, Jets, Wayne,  topdown and Russell. Every so often ill put a topic up on the forum,, I also look for new members and try to get them the help they ask for and invite them to join.  TF is probably the most recent member who post

+1!  But Ill just be a side line reff,, Amy will have to Captain a team ! LOLOLOL

JX3 on my Triumph fourm,, we now have a special section called "THE CONE OF SILENCE"  You haveto ask to be a part of it. its a no holds barred section for any rant you feel like making no matter what the topic , I have to admit I usually just read it for a few good laughs and see what ppl are emotional about.

I dont think its needed here though

Hey KAP - good to hear from you again! Glad you are recovering well from you stroke event. Looking forward to seeing your vids!!! You are as talented as anyone I have met on this site. Lets do a skype jam soon!

Is we being neglected?  Not so much, life gets in the way sometimes. For the most part I still check in and browse the posts, but no real reason to comment when I've nothing to add... of value anyway.  I do have to agree that the social media portals are likely responsible for the drop in participation in the forums.  Why post a question on chordie when you can toss it out on a tweet and get 35 thousand worthless responses in a couple of seconds.... and spend the next 60 hours of your life squinting at a tiny screen filtering through the garbage for the good stuff, and filtering out the rest of your world at the same time?

Indeed times are changing.

Take Care All;
Doug

I'd love to see all you guys dressed in your finest lingerie!    Ha ha ha!  Who's gonna wear the one with the holes cut in strategic places?  I don't know if Ya'll would want to see me captain that.  I might need to wear the stripes and be the ref!  LOL!

Kap!  Good to see ya back, sorry to hear about the stroke!  Hopefully all is well with the fine motor skills so you can play the geeetar. 

NELA - you bring up a good point.  Did they leave when you did, or when you came back?  Hmmmm... I am SURE it couldn't be when you came back.  Maybe now that you're here bringing up interesting posts more people will join in.   

Hmmm... what's up with me?  Nothing too exciting.  Went to Chordiestock II and had the time of my life.  Came home with massive guitar callouses.  Need to keep playing so I don't lose them.  Hating the stupid snow and cold weather in CNY.  Oh, I might go for Karaoke this weekend with my Dad and Brother.  That's always fun!  They can sing too!!!  We generally get a few requests.  It's almost as good as playing the guitar and singing, except you don't have to worry so much about the fingers getting too drunk and when I get too drunk to sing, I still usually sound better than half the people in there.    At least, I think so... I guess if there was video taken I would probably end up disagreeing.

that's it.....

badeye