This Forum Has Gotten So Slow...

[MartinL]

...that I've recently began posting a little again on that other site where many of us whites people came from. Where did all of the original zeal go from this site? It can't purely be the off season of THing due to winter, cuz the other site is running rampant with posts, plus I have had made posts here with no responses, for days. It is an observation I've personally made, and it puzzles me. Where is everyone? martin

[dave in iowa]

i think this is a great site , i get great responce and advice , so..... i mstaying here.

and it isnt slow for me at all

[russellt]

:peace: maybe you should liven things up by finding a barber half :cheering:

[coinnut]

I think it is because there was so much more activity over the winter than usual, that made it appears slow. As for the other site, it was very slow after everyone left and now it's only natural that it will appear hopping lol Me personally, I have lots more to do as Spring arrives and have less time to reply. I think a lot of other people have things to do too, so it may take a while to get replies to some posts. I've missed a lot lately and it isn't because I don't want to reply. :dontknow:

[del]

maybe the newness is just wearing off a little Martin. lol lol i'm sorry you feel that way but it still feels like the the same forum to me as it did before , the only exception is its a little more crowded with new names and faces is all. most of the boards are talking more about finds and detecting pictures than a month or two ago :grin: . i myself try not to post or answer every single post as to me that would seem disingenuous , especially about subjects i'm not strong on or things i'm not really interested in . i try to help when i can though. ;)

Dan

[MartinL]

maybe the newness is just wearing off a little Martin. lol lol i'm sorry you feel that way but it still feels like the the same forum to me as it did before , the only exception is its a little more crowded with new names and faces is all. most of the boards are talking more about finds and detecting pictures than a month or two ago :grin: . i myself try not to post or answer every single post as to me that would seem disingenuous , especially about subjects i'm not strong on or things i'm not really interested in . i try to help when i can though. ;)

Dan


The main disparity is when you search for today's posts since last visit within different sites. This one here maybes has at most, six, but most always only three. I admit that I check every 12 hours or so, but finds and that other board has tons of daily messages, no matter the question/subject matter. I won't beat a dead horse any longer, yet there has been a big drop here IMPO. Just do simple, new post search since last visit once a day, then the same thing on other THing sites, and see if I'm not right. martin

[angellionel]

The main disparity is when you search for today's posts since last visit within different sites. This one here maybes has at most, six, but most always only three. I admit that I check every 12 hours or so, but finds and that other board has tons of daily messages, no matter the question/subject matter. I won't beat a dead horse any longer, yet there has been a big drop here IMPO. Just do simple, new post search since last visit once a day, then the same thing on other THing sites, and see if I'm not right. martin


Come on Martin, you are not seriously comparing a forum that has less than 700 members and has been online for just over a year to those having thousands of members and with many years on the web, are you? :confused: Can you really say that's a fair comparison? ;)

American Detectorist - Members: 696

Friendly metal detecting forum - Members: 15,739

Treasure Quest - Members: 13,082

TreasureNet - Members: 46,488

White's Forum - Members: 6,846

And yet the activity here, relative to the amount of active members, has been great, with many members participating on a regular basis. They are not just lurkers, but are actually involved, assisting others, sharing their knowledge, and posting excellent finds. Too, our team of moderators is an active one, posting regularly and ensuring this forum remains a fun place to visit. They have proven to be friendly, professional, and fair when interacting with other members, something I personally have often seen lacking at other forums.

Your statement that this one here maybes has at most, six, but most always only three has me baffled, as it does not at all correlate with what I see each day. :thinkingabout: I see plenty of activity each and every day. There are many posts in fact. In any case, compare the activity to other forums having a similar number of members. I'm sure you will see a major difference. :yes:

Would I love to see more activity? Of course. But I for one am pleased with the level of activity given the small membership. thumbsup01

[tanacat]

:peace: maybe you should liven things up by finding a barber half :cheering:


lol good one Russell! I'll go try to find something good today too- try to liven things up with the cache that's calling my name :cheesysmile: lol thumbsup01




Would I love to see more activity? Of course. But I for one am pleased with the level of activity given the small membership. thumbsup01


On a sentimental note- I think Angel and Angie deserve big kudos for starting up this site. It's home away from home for me and I know many others... :yes:

[jkress]

Where is everyone? martin


... Not sure about everyone else, but I'm right here. :grin: lol
I'll get out this afternoon and find a silver for your viewing pleasure. :) thumbsup01

I think most everyone is out there hunting. You are going to see some great stuff posted by our members in the next few weeks. :yes: Hang in there, with spring now landing on almost everybody's doorstep... it's going to get interesting here.



It's home away from home for me and I know many others... :yes:


Count me as an 'other'. :yes:

[Full Metal Digger]

696 members Angel? Did you count my split personality? You see, my wife thinks I'm crazy for always wanting to go MDing. I tell her it's not me, it's my split personality. So you see, I count as TWO members (and proud too)!

[Epi-hunter]

On a sentimental note- I think Angel and Angie deserve big kudos for starting up this site. It's home away from home for me and I know many others... :yes:

Thanks Tana, but the forum is a result of Angel's hard work and dedication. He has done a great job :beerbuddy: And the moderator team is the best :clapping:

I should have replied to this thread yesterday but frankly I was shocked that anyone would propose to compare such apples and oranges as this forum to others out there. Angel said it better than I ever could have. :yes:

[Lowjiber]

I think the quality of our members' posts is pretty high when compared some other forums with which I've been associated...as a member and a moderator.

Forums are often different things to different people. Personally, I like to read posts and see pictures of finds, but don't feel obligated to say WTG! just to increase my post count or the number of new posts since last log-in. For example, when I see a post comprised of five silver coins by an experienced MD'er, I don't feel obligated to post a reply. That's not to say that I don't enjoy looking at the finds...I do.

When someone asks a technical question which I know the answer, but someone else has already posted a complete answer, I don't feel the need to re-hash the answer again just to make the thread longer. If I have something valid to add to the answer, I'll post. Otherwise, I'll leave it alone.

When newbies join, we all have the opportunity to offer advice and share our technical expertise. I once was a moderator on a forum where my job was to post Welcome to the forum. to every new introduction. I, personally, don't do that unless I really have something to say.

That's me. Others see the forums as a social thing...commenting on any-and-everything anyone posts. That's fine too. For those folks, the forum offers plenty of opportunities for social interaction.

&quot:grin:ifferent strokes for different folks. thumbsup01

[trout-hunter]

I'm not a big time poster but this the only site I look at everyday and met some great people that have helped me with the hobby. :clapping:

[RobW]

I actually prefer the smaller forum, you get to know one another a bit more. It's more personal. I too have met some great people on this site, and I think Angel and all the other moderators do a great job! :clapping:

[Carl in Louisiana]

...that I've recently began posting a little again on that other site where many of us whites people came from. Where did all of the original zeal go from this site? It can't purely be the off season of THing due to winter, cuz the other site is running rampant with posts, plus I have had made posts here with no responses, for days. It is an observation I've personally made, and it puzzles me. Where is everyone? martin


:shocked04: Martin I don't believe you said that!!! This is an awesome forum to me and has gotten to feeling a whole lot more like home with each new day the Lord has given to us. All the members here have made us other worldly folks feel down right welcome...like come on in sit a spell I'll pour us a cup of coffee lets talk detecting, I don't always post on everything especially when there are already four or five WTG's or the question is already answered. Reading the stories and looking at the pictures is a real encouragement to me. I for one do not have the time to sit and post something on every post out there. If I post something and only one person has posted to it the next thing I look at is how many folks has viewed my post that in itself is really cool. If I am bored, God forbid, I dig down, I mean dig all the way down to the very first posts if that helps, and read what others have experienced and or found. That can take a long time.......I sure hope you can start getting out and hunting more it may help how you feel.... thumbsup01 :grin: :grin: :grin:

[MartinL]

I must have caught the forum on a lull, because there is many daily posts now. I also totally concur that a lot the WTG replies aren't my cup of tea. I probably spend way too much time in front of the computer. My bad for making the comparison between boards. It's all Mel's fault for evaporating here lately ;-) martin

[Carl in Louisiana]

I must have caught the forum on a lull, because there is many daily posts now. I also totally concur that a lot the WTG replies aren't my cup of tea. I probably spend way too much time in front of the computer. My bad for making the comparison between boards. It's all Mel's fault for evaporating here lately ;-) martin


No Problem my friend, we all get a bad case of cabin fever even down south with out the snow.. lol lol lol Glad that things are looking up for you..... thumbsup01 thumbsup01 thumbsup01 thumbsup01

[del]

hey Martin
and to anyone else that is interested , this is something else that i think also needs to be brought up. :grin:

i think one of the most impressive things about this forum is the fact the Owner/Administrator 's are not only very active on this forum on a daily basis but actually detect and post pictures of their finds regulary :omg:. you just don't see that kind of dedication to the hobby and personal interaction on other forums \:hammer: \:hammer:, plus the time and work they put into the forum itself its virtually unheard of on some boards :yes:, i know because i use to belong to such forums . the same can be said about my fellow Moderators who are all very professional and are regular detectorists and actively persue the hobby and put in alot of time behind the scenes at American Detectorist to help in keeping this place running smoothly . Great job to all my Mod homies out there :peace: .

Dan

[Dimeman]

...that I've recently began posting a little again on that other site where many of us whites people came from. Where did all of the original zeal go from this site? It can't purely be the off season of THing due to winter, cuz the other site is running rampant with posts, plus I have had made posts here with no responses, for days. It is an observation I've personally made, and it puzzles me. Where is everyone? martin



It is a WORLD of difference here.....so what if a couple of days there isn't as many posts as other days:huh:thinkingabout:?
Super great people on here, the mods are all been very nice and friendly, and more information from a lot of different detector users that will help you out if needed. Is the other place like that...nope !!!!

Angel and his crew have one great forum here. :peace: :peace: :peace: Better than quite a few of those larger well known ones.
Comparing this forum to that other place, just because of how many posts are put up during the day is :crazy:

I could say more--- but it might get me in trouble so I will keep my mouth shut.... :rolleyes:


I've had a few slow days in the last few weeks---- but the weather is getting better and I have been trying to get out detect and post.......even if it is clad coins.

[jkress]

I'll get out this afternoon and find a silver for your viewing pleasure. :) thumbsup01


Sorry... didn't get that silver coin today. :angry: I had one hour to hunt and that was reduced to about 30 minutes because of chatty, interested onlookers. lol

I am on the other side of the coin from some. :yes: I do like to reply to fellow hunters finds. For me, I figure if someone is going to take the time to photograph/video their hunt and post them here for everyone to enjoy... I like to show my appreciation for their efforts. thumbsup01

[pulltabsteve]

Just hold onto your seat Martin! I have a feeling you are going to be seeing some amazing finds posted on this forum in the coming weeks :yes: The amount of detecting knowledge and experience on this forum is second to none. Everyone here is friendly and helpful. Get away from your computer and get out and dig! That amazing find could be in the next plug :happydance01:

[CyberSage]

The response on this thread is what this forum is all about. Thank you Martin for posting your thoughts and perceptions. I can tell by your follow up post that you are a stand up kind of guy. I respect that. We have a great bunch of folks here that are kind enough to make American Detectorist a part of their regular routine. We are fortunate. What Angel has accomplished is not just the start of a new metal detecting forum, but the laying of a foundation for a community of passionate and dedicated detectorist to share the knowledge that will lead us all to better finds, and further the enjoyment of the craft. As you all know our finds don't come easy. We have to work at conjuring them out of the ground where they lay buried. Along with the old coins, relics, and rings we dig a lot of rusty bits of iron, pull tabs, and aluminum shards. We even dig up toads in our quest. lol The concept is realy quite simple if you think about it. The hunt is an ebb and flow, as is the content of a good forum that is based in reality.

Keep Swing'in
Jack

[LEROY]

This is a great forum. I try to check it every day. I have learned almost every thing I know from this forum. Everyone that I have asked anything as been very helpful. They have taken a complete newbie and had him digging silver in no time. THANKS AD.


LEROY

[Carver]

Personally ,,,I think this forum is just right!! Nice amount of activity,,,lots of coin finds and relic finds,,,,I ain't going back to that other place,,,,THIS is home <: <: <: <: <: <:

[Salty Dog]

I feel your frustrations Martin,at times it seems like a popularity contest on the replys,but i have to admit,i left the other site to come here and be free to discuss topics just like yours and discuss other tectors pros and cons,without the fear of being kicked off for just mentioning a different companys equipment...I try to post on most of everybodys finds and try to say positive things about them,the level of expertise of the members here is at all kinds of different levels,so what may be a nice day out for one person ,might not compare with the ones others might have on a daily basis,I have to agree,it seems you have a case of Cabin Fever and computer itis,I say take two hunts and call us in the morning and see if you don't feel better...I have had lots of three replys on my posts and i have to think that it was not that exciting as some of the others i posted...I think the Mods are doing a great job :clapping:,hang in there things will get better as more guys start tecting more,Dave

[BOWSER]

With the amount of regular people on this forum, i am sure that things will pickup,i personally can't post finds i haven't found yet.My detectinging time has dimminished because of other obligations. Not to mention i haven't found anything to post that i haven't posted before on the other forum. Also i joined a dullards club that takes up a lot of leisure time.Thanks to lowjiber and dimeman ,i have been reading a lot about my mxt,The trouble with me is when i start reading,i get so relaxed i fall asleep and have to start from the first sentence all over again.The only thing i can retain lately is fluid. Hang in there there should be a lot more goin on in the coming months. thumbsup01

[MartinL]

It is totally rockin' here now. I bet the logical reason for the slow days I felt was that people are THing, or other spring time activity, OR that I was personally guilty of over fishing the site here. All in all, this is still my first, and favorite MDing site that I visit each day, sometimes nights too. martin

[Toadman]

I think if ya didn't want feedback on your finds.. You wouldn't waste your time taking pics, and posting them.. :confused:

I look at the other place everyday... lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol

[marchas45]

Maybe I should start posting again as I'm feeling guilty not doing so. I just come on and read then take off again. Shame on me see what you started MartinL are sure you and Angellionel aren't in cahootes just to get this site talking again even though it doesn't need it. rofl rofl rofl

[dave in iowa]

The response on this thread is what this forum is all about. Thank you Martin for posting your thoughts and perceptions. I can tell by your follow up post that you are a stand up kind of guy. I respect that. We have a great bunch of folks here that are kind enough to make American Detectorist a part of their regular routine. We are fortunate. What Angel has accomplished is not just the start of a new metal detecting forum, but the laying of a foundation for a community of passionate and dedicated detectorist to share the knowledge that will lead us all to better finds, and further the enjoyment of the craft. As you all know our finds don't come easy. We have to work at conjuring them out of the ground where they lay buried. Along with the old coins, relics, and rings we dig a lot of rusty bits of iron, pull tabs, and aluminum shards. We even dig up toads in our quest. lol The concept is realy quite simple if you think about it. The hunt is an ebb and flow, as is the content of a good forum that is based in reality.

Keep Swing'in
Jack


Ha Jack , must be talking about me , just last fall i dug up a toad as big as my hand , scooped out the dig and there he was in my hand alive and well.

[Jack Flynn]

I visit several, I enjoy helping new people like I was just about 3 years ago. Over here there is a lot of experience. I lurk very often here and if I have a serious question this is where I come. This forum helped me more than any other. Across the creek is a great place also as several others are. We all go to most all of them anyway I'm sure just to read. When people are asking me about stuff related to detecting this is the forum I send them too. Great forums can be intimidating to a lot of people. Many many centuries of detecting experience here............................................ :blush: Keep in mind too, all forums, every kind experience a slow down from the new year until spring, every kind.

[Vito]

Hey Martin,
some times I can feel the blues, too. :yes: 8)

[silver star]

I'm new to this forum and also member of couple other forums but for me this forum is great. People are friendly and very helpful. Thanks Tim (Il Digger) for telling and inviting me to this great site. Best of luck to all and like always HH. Mike