04 Dec 08
Rear View Mirror
Out of curiosity took a look at our recent general forum thread activity. Time bracket for pages 1-15 is October 15 to December 4, 2008.
Factoids:
(1) 30 threads per page x 15 pages = 450 / 50 days = 9 active threads per day on average.
(2) Grouped thread activity in four simple categories... 1-9 posts; 10-99 posts; 100-999 posts; 1,000 + posts. Picture is quite interesting:
* Threads with 1-9 posts = 188, accounting for 41.8% stillborn threads.
* ...............10-99 posts = 245..................... 54.4% healthy puppies.
Subtotal ...................................................... 96.2%
* .............100-999 posts = 14 approx 3% well above average activity.
* ............... 1,000+ posts = 3 exceptionally popular threads.
* Total .......................... = 450 threads (10/15 to 12/4/08)
(3) 95 threads or 21% of the 50 day total were last posted to or 'killed' by their originators. Lesson: Post at your own risk to your own thread.
(4) Music, creative/literary writing and jokes were the topics or themes of the three 1,000+ heavy hitter, continuing interest threads.
(5) Specific RHP Members were the topic of 12 or 2.7% of all threads.
Hope HandyAndy will find this info useful in his quest to improve the member appeal, quality and entertainment value of our general forum.
-gb
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04 Dec 08
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyMy eyes are blurry today, I thought this thead was about Mimor's butt. 😞
Rear View Mirror
Out of curiosity took a look at our recent general forum thread activity. Time bracket for pages 1-15 is October 15 to December 4, 2008.
Factoids:
(1) 30 threads per page x 15 pages = 450 / 50 days = 9 active threads per day on average.
(2) Grouped thread activity in four simple categories... 1-9 posts; 10-99 posts ...[text shortened]... r appeal, quality and entertainment value of our general forum.
-gb
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04 Dec 08
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyYou don't migrate south in the winter, do you.
Rear View Mirror
Out of curiosity took a look at our recent general forum thread activity. Time bracket for pages 1-15 is October 15 to December 4, 2008.
Factoids:
(1) 30 threads per page x 15 pages = 450 / 50 days = 9 active threads per day on average.
(2) Grouped thread activity in four simple categories... 1-9 posts; 10-99 posts ...[text shortened]... r appeal, quality and entertainment value of our general forum.
-gb
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04 Dec 08
Originally posted by Grampy BobbySorry to hear you are out of work 😵
Rear View Mirror
Out of curiosity took a look at our recent general forum thread activity. Time bracket for pages 1-15 is October 15 to December 4, 2008.
Factoids:
(1) 30 threads per page x 15 pages = 450 / 50 days = 9 active threads per day on average.
(2) Grouped thread activity in four simple categories... 1-9 posts; 10-99 posts ...[text shortened]... r appeal, quality and entertainment value of our general forum.
-gb
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05 Dec 08
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyLOL! OK, since you seem to be taking this seriously, I actually took the time to read through what you're saying here.
Good feedback. Thanks.
It's an interesting set of statistics, but I'm not sure how much to read into it. You'd have to look beyond the statistics and at the individual threads themselves to figure out what it really means. I doubt if this would be a worthwhile endeavor.
Some of the threads that you describe as "stillborn" might well have been quite fruitful, but quickly accomplished their mission and then moved on. Take Thread 104639 for example. It's currently got only four posts, but the author seems content with the answers he's received and it seems quite possible that the thread is finished. Hardly a bad result.
Also, an in depth perusal of the content of the "healthy puppies" might well lead one to the realization that some of those puppies are really quite sick.
Finally, I seem to recall an edict a while back mandating a limit on the length of threads. Perhaps this explains the lack of jumbo threads? I think the old saying is, "The trouble with kittens is they become cats." Well, didn't Russ mandate the gunnysack approach for all cats?
06 Dec 08
Originally posted by leisurelyslothYou make good points. I appreciate your thoughtful approach. Believe the best interests of the site are served if the public
LOL! OK, since you seem to be taking this seriously, I actually took the time to read through what you're saying here.
It's an interesting set of statistics, but I'm not sure how much to read into it. You'd have to look beyond the statistics and at the individual threads themselves to figure out what it really means. I doubt if this would be a w ...[text shortened]... they become cats." Well, didn't Russ mandate the gunnysack approach for all cats?
forums are lively enough to engage ongoing member interest. Obviously the mix of topics will range from point in time utility
purpose to open ended conversational discovery. Few exceptions you note illustrate the point. Pattern of behavior matters,
as does premise. GF may be quite normal just as it is and not in need of any tinkering. What comparisons are available?
06 Dec 08
Originally posted by leisurelyslothNote: Just in case you hadn't yet established the connection, HandyAndy's general forum "something" thread triggered this one.
LOL! OK, since you seem to be taking this seriously, I actually took the time to read through what you're saying here.
It's an interesting set of statistics, but I'm not sure how much to read into it. You'd have to look beyond the statistics and at the individual threads themselves to figure out what it really means. I doubt if this would be a w ...[text shortened]... they become cats." Well, didn't Russ mandate the gunnysack approach for all cats?
06 Dec 08
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyDisclaimer: Any triggering by yours truly was purely unintentional and not to be
Note: Just in case you hadn't yet established the connection, HandyAndy's general forum "something" thread triggered this one.
construed in any way as an endorsement of Grampy Bobby or any of his threads.
07 Dec 08
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Originally posted by HandyAndy"This forum needs something... but what is it?" HandyAndy' "Something" thread.
Disclaimer: Any triggering by yours truly was purely unintentional and not to be
construed in any way as an endorsement of Grampy Bobby or any of his threads.
Andy, you expressed a concern and asked an open ended question. Seemed as though it was a public question addressed to all members.
My response was twofold: brainstorming post for possible ideas within your initial thread and the brief analysis in this one. Why cower now?
07 Dec 08
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyNot cowering, Bobby. Disassociating.
"This forum needs something... but what is it?" HandyAndy' "Something" thread.
Andy, you expressed a concern and asked an open ended question. Seemed as though it was a public question addressed to all members.
My response was twofold: brainstorming post for possible ideas within your initial thread and the brief analysis in this one. Why cower now?