someone mentioned in a post that the numbers and traffic on here are falling, I've noticed it too big time....there used to be alot of people using this forum but I definitely think Facebook and other social media outlets are eventually taking its toll on the numbers....I think it has been quite resilient to fb etc..forums on the whole have dropped right off and cf has done well up to now.
I think there is still a reasonable footfall but we are sometimes a bit short on posters who post interesting posts which prompt discussion.
I also think it is a sign of the times with people wanting instant answers to relatively easy problems rather than working it out themselves as part of the Google age rather than the ‘sort it out yourself' days'. This is not a dig at any particular generation but just the way the rest of the world is going. We are a forum of people who interact, share knowledge and advice. Unfortunately ‘what's the best' threads tend to die off quickly.
Another aspect of the FB and Twitter era is that a thread about someone ****ing up, cheating, getting caught being naughty etc garner much more posts and views than other more factual or instructive posts. People would much rather revel in red faced men and hormones in bait scandal, rather than a different but much more informative post which tells people how to make a proven bait with a good track record from a knowledgeable poster.
And lastly, if you post anything on how to improve, tweak any item of tackle to make it better, cheaper, or more available it is usually ignored these days as if it doesn't come like that from the manufacturer then few can be bothered to alter it
The days of making stuff that wasn't available seems to be over.
Oh and a minor rant....if someone asks for help on a thread or by PM especially, then can't be arsed to acknowledge your help or input and say thanks then that is just plain rude. You'd be surprised who are the culprits sometimes...............
I also think it is a sign of the times with people wanting instant answers to relatively easy problems rather than working it out themselves as part of the Google age rather than the ‘sort it out yourself' days'. This is not a dig at any particular generation but just the way the rest of the world is going. We are a forum of people who interact, share knowledge and advice. Unfortunately ‘what's the best' threads tend to die off quickly.
Another aspect of the FB and Twitter era is that a thread about someone ****ing up, cheating, getting caught being naughty etc garner much more posts and views than other more factual or instructive posts. People would much rather revel in red faced men and hormones in bait scandal, rather than a different but much more informative post which tells people how to make a proven bait with a good track record from a knowledgeable poster.
And lastly, if you post anything on how to improve, tweak any item of tackle to make it better, cheaper, or more available it is usually ignored these days as if it doesn't come like that from the manufacturer then few can be bothered to alter it
The days of making stuff that wasn't available seems to be over.Oh and a minor rant....if someone asks for help on a thread or by PM especially, then can't be arsed to acknowledge your help or input and say thanks then that is just plain rude. You'd be surprised who are the culprits sometimes...............
You Don't think it's the constant bickering and arguments lately that are stopping people posting/visiting ?
It's like having kids on some threads rather than grown adults.
It's like having kids on some threads rather than grown adults.
In reply to Post #1
Have those characters of yesteryear really switched to FB and other social media?
My guess is the ones I'm thinking of haven't, if they have I'd be surprised, the ones I'm thinking of would still be fishing but have given up on the internet.
Personally I still enjoy the forum, although I do find it more difficult to involve myself though.
I find I can't answer the questions nowadays, I don't know the answers to what's the latest electronic gadget or accessory.
Not a problem for me, I just make use of the 'Read the next topic....' button until I find something I'm more interested in.
@Singlebleep
When it comes to ingenuity I think you are right. Unless it can be bought in fancy packaging I think many people would be embarrassed to have a DIY item on display on the bank.
What would their fellows peers think of that?
Anyway, enough of my ramblings, I don't do many videos, podcasts, FB or magazines, this forum is my main interaction and long may it continue
Have those characters of yesteryear really switched to FB and other social media?
My guess is the ones I'm thinking of haven't, if they have I'd be surprised, the ones I'm thinking of would still be fishing but have given up on the internet.
Personally I still enjoy the forum, although I do find it more difficult to involve myself though.
I find I can't answer the questions nowadays, I don't know the answers to what's the latest electronic gadget or accessory.
Not a problem for me, I just make use of the 'Read the next topic....' button until I find something I'm more interested in.
@Singlebleep
When it comes to ingenuity I think you are right. Unless it can be bought in fancy packaging I think many people would be embarrassed to have a DIY item on display on the bank.
What would their fellows peers think of that?
Anyway, enough of my ramblings, I don't do many videos, podcasts, FB or magazines, this forum is my main interaction and long may it continue
In reply to Post #3
This is probably the most likely the case, as to be completely honest it's one of the main reasons I dip in and out of here. I like the forum in general, but it seems to go through phases of being very difficult to post anything 😂😂
Yes you do get it on Facebook of course, but if you look around there are some great groups that have very little of it.
It's no ones fault by the way and not a dig at anyone running the forum, unfortunately it seems to be the way a lot of the internet is going
This is probably the most likely the case, as to be completely honest it's one of the main reasons I dip in and out of here. I like the forum in general, but it seems to go through phases of being very difficult to post anything 😂😂
Yes you do get it on Facebook of course, but if you look around there are some great groups that have very little of it.
It's no ones fault by the way and not a dig at anyone running the forum, unfortunately it seems to be the way a lot of the internet is going
In reply to Post #1
Personally I think that the clunkiness of the forum doesn't help.
Uploading pictures and video is so much easier on Facebook and other forums. We now have a 'like' button, but touch it and it shoots you back to the start of the thread and no one can see who has given the like anyway. IMHO the forum really needs modernising.
Some of the Facebook groups I'm in are awash with old skool anglers, full of great content and have zero bickering.
Personally I think that the clunkiness of the forum doesn't help.
Uploading pictures and video is so much easier on Facebook and other forums. We now have a 'like' button, but touch it and it shoots you back to the start of the thread and no one can see who has given the like anyway. IMHO the forum really needs modernising.
Some of the Facebook groups I'm in are awash with old skool anglers, full of great content and have zero bickering.
In reply to Post #6
I haven't really noticed a drop in users in recent time.
Many forums have come and gone, but for all it's faults I say keep the forum as it is.
I find you get the best experience if you use a laptop.
Not a fan of Facebook, I don't need imaginary friends and need to be liked.
I haven't really noticed a drop in users in recent time.
Many forums have come and gone, but for all it's faults I say keep the forum as it is.
I find you get the best experience if you use a laptop.
Not a fan of Facebook, I don't need imaginary friends and need to be liked.
In reply to Post #6
Personally think the forum has a place in the 'internet of things' but do fear it may become obsolete with time as we inevitably kick the bucket! . . .the format does lend itself to previous generations so def agree being able to upload images quickly and easily may help retain newer members and encourage existing ghosts who rarely post etc
Personally think the forum has a place in the 'internet of things' but do fear it may become obsolete with time as we inevitably kick the bucket! . . .the format does lend itself to previous generations so def agree being able to upload images quickly and easily may help retain newer members and encourage existing ghosts who rarely post etc
Right lads, I'm going to make a semi-serious suggestion, something that has some form for raising the profile and maybe even raise some money for a suitable good cause...
What about a Carpforum topless calendar
What about a Carpforum topless calendar
In reply to Post #9
I'm not sure I want to see Karl or any of the mods topless
I'm not sure I want to see Karl or any of the mods topless
In reply to Post #10
I don't think seeing my 'Chippy Tits' on an A4 calendar is going to raise any money
I don't think seeing my 'Chippy Tits' on an A4 calendar is going to raise any money
Not sure I want this hanging on my wall lol
In reply to Post #12
It's for the women... unless you're a bit tutti fruiti
It's for the women... unless you're a bit tutti fruiti
I'm a new member so cant comment on the lowering of 'footfall', but here's my 2 cents for what its worth.
I'm a member of a few car forums and have noticed the same thing, there has definitely been a reduction in posts over the past few months / years.
I think that a lot of people are now members of groups on FB, Insta, Twitter etc instead of forums and have moved away from the more traditional forums as they seem to work in 'slow time' in comparison and people these days don't want to wait for anything.
However from my limited perspective, a lot of these groups on FB, Insta, Twitter etc are full of keyboard warriors with little or no knowledge of what they are talking about. I for one much prefer the traditional forum such as this one and am glad I found it.
I'm a member of a few car forums and have noticed the same thing, there has definitely been a reduction in posts over the past few months / years.
I think that a lot of people are now members of groups on FB, Insta, Twitter etc instead of forums and have moved away from the more traditional forums as they seem to work in 'slow time' in comparison and people these days don't want to wait for anything.
However from my limited perspective, a lot of these groups on FB, Insta, Twitter etc are full of keyboard warriors with little or no knowledge of what they are talking about. I for one much prefer the traditional forum such as this one and am glad I found it.
In reply to Post #14
I joined the forum back in 2011 and went through a spell of posting mostly when I was single and had more time on my hands .
I still log on daily and usually head straight for the foreign section and work my way through sections from there .
I haven't used FB for over 2 years and will never return .
Met a few decent people of the forum whilst buying and selling tackle .
A big thank you to Karl and the mods for keeping the forum going through difficult times .
I joined the forum back in 2011 and went through a spell of posting mostly when I was single and had more time on my hands .
I still log on daily and usually head straight for the foreign section and work my way through sections from there .
I haven't used FB for over 2 years and will never return .
Met a few decent people of the forum whilst buying and selling tackle .
A big thank you to Karl and the mods for keeping the forum going through difficult times .