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colin bird

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Forum gone quiet ?
« on: July 04, 2023, 06:55:21 pm »
Hi I'm a regular visitor to the forum,but I've noticed it's not as busy as it used to be,is it due to time of year in everyone busy doing extra work ? Or enjoying the summer sitting in the garden ?
Or have people moved on to different pastures ?

Stoots

  • Posts: 6211
Re: Forum gone quiet ?
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2023, 07:05:18 pm »
That becasue theres lots of lurkers but not many regular posters

Last time you posted was 2 weeks ago  8)

NBwcs

  • Posts: 880
Re: Forum gone quiet ?
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2023, 07:29:17 pm »
I think it always goes a bit quiet in summer, especially when the weathers good. Nothing to moan about. :)

colin bird

  • Posts: 1189
Re: Forum gone quiet ?
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2023, 08:44:19 pm »
That becasue theres lots of lurkers but not many regular posters

Last time you posted was 2 weeks ago  8)

Maybe I've been away

Stoots

  • Posts: 6211
Re: Forum gone quiet ?
« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2023, 08:57:43 pm »
That becasue theres lots of lurkers but not many regular posters

Last time you posted was 2 weeks ago  8)

Maybe I've been away

You've made 3 post since the 17th May.

I'm just saying it's quiet because no one joins in but a few regulars.



colin bird

  • Posts: 1189
Re: Forum gone quiet ?
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2023, 05:07:09 am »
That becasue theres lots of lurkers but not many regular posters

Last time you posted was 2 weeks ago  8)

Maybe I've been away

You've made 3 post since the 17th May.

I'm just saying it's quiet because no one joins in but a few regulars.

Yes I get that,but there used to be people whe were on here regularly that have disappeared eg Alex gardener,also there is a lot less activity,

Smudger

  • Posts: 13438
Re: Forum gone quiet ?
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2023, 02:37:52 pm »
People move on - to be fair there's not much new happening in the world of window cleaning - not like when I joined - DIY WFP - Alex just getting into making great products - gutter vac's etc....

We also suffer from the "troll" - most threads are ruined or hijacked with the same useless posts/posters - so its not surprising decent topics have dwindled

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

Spruce

  • Posts: 8462
Re: Forum gone quiet ?
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2023, 03:44:52 pm »
People move on - to be fair there's not much new happening in the world of window cleaning - not like when I joined - DIY WFP - Alex just getting into making great products - gutter vac's etc....

We also suffer from the "troll" - most threads are ruined or hijacked with the same useless posts/posters - so its not surprising decent topics have dwindled

Darran



What happened to the guy who started DIY WFP? I can't even remember his name. Tosh was also a regular poster on that forum.

I remember once he (not Tosh) got a planer or angle grinder and drill to a Vikan Oval to shave weight off of it. He succeeded, but it looked awful. I couldn't see myself doing that to my Vikan brushes.
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Stoots

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Re: Forum gone quiet ?
« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2023, 04:12:12 pm »
The forum is an outdated medium as well these days. Particulary this one  ;D

The fb pages are more popular (as well as more modern forums) because replys are instant and you get notifications when someone is talking to you directly.

On here you still have to post a thread with F.A.O  to get someones attention, there isnt even a pm function  :o its like being stuck in 2003.  No wonder people have moved on.

zesty

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Re: Forum gone quiet ?
« Reply #9 on: July 05, 2023, 04:57:11 pm »
To be fair, it’s amazing it’s as busy as it is when we’re all window cleaners, cleaning windows, day in, day out.

Somehow we strike up relevant conversation.


Smudger

  • Posts: 13438
Re: Forum gone quiet ?
« Reply #10 on: July 05, 2023, 05:15:26 pm »
Matt - he started his own forum - was pretty good for a while

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

simon w

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Re: Forum gone quiet ?
« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2023, 05:36:17 pm »
How long do you think CIU will last before the plug get's pulled?? I reckon some posters on the non-cleaning section are quite obsessive posters and will probably have nervous breakdowns when it finally goes.  ;D

G Griffin

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Re: Forum gone quiet ?
« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2023, 07:09:34 pm »
People move on - to be fair there's not much new happening in the world of window cleaning - not like when I joined - DIY WFP - Alex just getting into making great products - gutter vac's etc....

We also suffer from the "troll" - most threads are ruined or hijacked with the same useless posts/posters - so its not surprising decent topics have dwindled

Darran



What happened to the guy who started DIY WFP? I can't even remember his name. Tosh was also a regular poster on that forum.

I remember once he (not Tosh) got a planer or angle grinder and drill to a Vikan Oval to shave weight off of it. He succeeded, but it looked awful. I couldn't see myself doing that to my Vikan brushes.
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G Griffin

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Re: Forum gone quiet ?
« Reply #13 on: July 05, 2023, 07:12:43 pm »
How long do you think CIU will last before the plug get's pulled?? I reckon some posters on the non-cleaning section are quite obsessive posters and will probably have nervous breakdowns when it finally goes.  ;D
It's good fun but it does go too far, at times.
I'll have to start fishing in real life instead of fishing on the other side.
I can't wait  :-\.
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AuRavelling79

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Re: Forum gone quiet ?
« Reply #14 on: July 06, 2023, 08:58:46 am »
How long do you think CIU will last before the plug get's pulled?? I reckon some posters on the non-cleaning section are quite obsessive posters and will probably have nervous breakdowns when it finally goes.  ;D
It's good fun but it does go too far, at times.
I'll have to start fishing in real life instead of fishing on the other side.
I can't wait  :-\.

Nor me.

 ;D
It's a game of three halves!

G Griffin

  • Posts: 40745
Re: Forum gone quiet ?
« Reply #15 on: July 06, 2023, 09:43:09 am »
How long do you think CIU will last before the plug get's pulled?? I reckon some posters on the non-cleaning section are quite obsessive posters and will probably have nervous breakdowns when it finally goes.  ;D
It's good fun but it does go too far, at times.
I'll have to start fishing in real life instead of fishing on the other side.
I can't wait  :-\.

Nor me.

 ;D
You don't have to.
You did want the job though. You were very keen to be a mod.
Probably so you could learn to post in a Geordie accent ;D.
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AuRavelling79

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Re: Forum gone quiet ?
« Reply #16 on: July 06, 2023, 11:03:06 am »
How long do you think CIU will last before the plug get's pulled?? I reckon some posters on the non-cleaning section are quite obsessive posters and will probably have nervous breakdowns when it finally goes.  ;D
It's good fun but it does go too far, at times.
I'll have to start fishing in real life instead of fishing on the other side.
I can't wait  :-\.

Nor me.

 ;D
You don't have to.
You did want the job though. You were very keen to be a mod.
Probably so you could learn to post in a Geordie accent ;D.

 ???
It's a game of three halves!

simon w

  • Posts: 1647
Re: Forum gone quiet ?
« Reply #17 on: July 06, 2023, 01:35:23 pm »
Nothing lasts forever and all good things come to an end

Slacky

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Re: Forum gone quiet ?
« Reply #18 on: July 06, 2023, 01:37:17 pm »
You think this is quiet? You need to check out the rug-munchers side of the forum.

simon w

  • Posts: 1647
Re: Forum gone quiet ?
« Reply #19 on: July 06, 2023, 06:36:29 pm »
Who do you think will be the very last person to ever post on CIU? I Reckon  it'll be Dazmond.