Why newer members aren't posting despite the fact that monthly site 'hits' are on the rise and FM membership also is on the up?
The point was made by Steve that the forum has lost its buzz and yes we know some 'current' members don't post any more but why aren't the new members joining in and posting?
Jethro has asked for forum layout ideas but what about the nature and content of the fishing threads themselves?
Do too many threads which start off with a simple angling question end up being an inappropriate 'chat' between a few mates hence the site may appear to be too 'cliquey'?
Is it time for us to start moderating a little more to keep fishing threads a little more on track and perhaps more closely related to the original post (bait box excepted)?
This isn't about recriminations or who is/was responsible for saying what, the point has been raised about the forum losing it's buzz, so what now? How else can we address this other than by forum layout?
The point was made by Steve that the forum has lost its buzz and yes we know some 'current' members don't post any more but why aren't the new members joining in and posting?
Jethro has asked for forum layout ideas but what about the nature and content of the fishing threads themselves?
Do too many threads which start off with a simple angling question end up being an inappropriate 'chat' between a few mates hence the site may appear to be too 'cliquey'?
Is it time for us to start moderating a little more to keep fishing threads a little more on track and perhaps more closely related to the original post (bait box excepted)?
This isn't about recriminations or who is/was responsible for saying what, the point has been raised about the forum losing it's buzz, so what now? How else can we address this other than by forum layout?