A thread for those who 'lurk' / read this Forum but don't post...

[Master Ray]

Firstly, this is not a judgemental or accusing thing... if people want to read this Forum but not contribute, then I'm totally OK with that, and I'm sure all us regulars will agree, respect to you and all of that...

I'm just a bit curious as to why...

I see a lot of names reading here who have chipped in a few times in the past but don't post nowadays... obviously, you lot are passionate about the band, otherwise you wouldn't bother to go through the registration process with VS...

Is there something bothering you about the Forum these days?  Are us regulars annoying you in some way?  Is there something seriously wrong here?  Genuinely interested in this and any responses you might have...

So, er...   

[Pol]

Mmm interesting point , not sure that I really want to know the answer lol
Maybe its because nma haven't brought out new material this year, no one has commented on wine and blood for a while, the band have only done a few gigs other than the festivals that maybe most of us on here don't go to.
Maybe things will liven up once the October tour starts and we head into the Xmas shows having watched the documentary on dvd
Maybe everyone is enjoying this wonderful summer weather lol maybe everyone thinks I'm a boring ( use your own punch line)

[Master Ray]

Mmm interesting point , not sure that I really want to know the answer lol
Maybe its because nma haven't brought out new material this year, no one has commented on wine and blood for a while, the band have only done a few gigs other than the festivals that maybe most of us on here don't go to.
Maybe things will liven up once the October tour starts and we head into the Xmas shows having watched the documentary on dvd
Maybe everyone is enjoying this wonderful summer weather lol maybe everyone thinks I'm a boring ( use your own punch line)

Yes, Pol, thinking about it, it's probably all your fault... 

Just thought this Forum has been a bit quiet of late and I do enjoy talking to folks here, the more the merrier...

[cthulhu]

 i'm kind of not posting often though i have an opinion about the thread but feel a bit lazy struggling with just opinions

and then there is this thing, that when i do write something really often no one replys to it or takes the thought and i feel kinda overlooked and think to myself why bother?

at the moment i'travelling through iceland and have limited inet access or i would have posted more on the greek thread

[Sheena]

Ther are some great folks here with interesting things to say.  There are also strong opinions voiced; which is fine,  but I think you've got to be tough-minded to join in debates.  So maybe that's why people like to read but not post? 
Me?  I like the light-hearted stuff unless I really know what I'm talking about for a debate.
Just a thought?

[Master Ray]

Some fine, interesting and fair responses here!

Again, this is just something I'm curious about, I don't regard myself as some big judge of peoples activities or anything!

[Anna Woman von NRW]

and then there is this thing, that when i do write something really often no one replys to it or takes the thought and i feel kinda overlooked and think to myself why bother?

That's a shame and I can understand why you would think why bother? 

 

I'm curious

Did nobody ever tell you about what happened to the Cat ................. 

I think you've got to be tough-minded to join in debates.

or just plain bloody-minded ! More seriously just take everything with a pinch of salt, it very rarely gets personal   after all opinions are like arseholes: we've all got one 

[Heno]

i'm more lurker these days

only because time is limited and i often feel that many of the threads are meaningful and deserve more time than i have at the moment.

:sadface:

[Ava Enturin]

and then there is this thing, that when i do write something really often no one replys to it or takes the thought and i feel kinda overlooked and think to myself why bother?

This. Thanks for putting it in words, cthulu ☺

[Sheena]

and then there is this thing, that when i do write something really often no one replys to it or takes the thought and i feel kinda overlooked and think to myself why bother?

This. Thanks for putting it in words, cthulu ☺

Makes me feel sad, reading this.  I'm new to this forum, but sorry that you both feel overlooked x

[Master Ray]

Also sad to hear this, cthulhu, apologies if I've not been back to you... hope you try again.

EDIT - also for Ana.  Sorry if you haven't had the best experience here... hope we can do better.

[Lone Traveller]

Hi Master Ray. Been a long time lurker, I have posted very occasionally over the years.
As to why I don't post more often, a good question! Guess it's the same reason I rarely post else where on the web. I come here mainly for info & rarely feel I have much to add to the topics that people would be interested in.

[Bunny]

I need more time...... Ive been absent for a few weeks cos I dont have time to post my drivel as often. However Im gonna try and remedy that.

[cthulhu]

no need to feel sad about what i wrote!  its not about my emotions as much as it is about the difficulties of a discussion when your point is not addressed. i like a rote faden as we say in germany its when things cling together and are tied and not fragmented. but that again has to do with the inet physics

[Anna Woman von NRW]

Ok Cthultu if I'm understanding you right................ 

A direct response to a post doesn't always happen.  But perhaps points made by any of us are picked up in the general conversation around a thread? Sometimes we need to "interpret"what is posted and maybe this is easier if we are using the same native language and familiar with everyday usage? Could it be that what any of us pick up from a post depends on something like that and sometimes it can get missed? I know that sometimes I don't get stuff other members post and sure as hell they sometimes don't get my waffle  I have made a few assumptions here  - inet physics I'm guessing means how this weird digital communication stuff works !

This is a genuine post attempting to understand where another member is coming from and how they see things - it's not an aggressive thing at all. Believe me I'm all for as much understanding and communication between people as possible