Membership

[JohnMOhio]

I wish I had the answer to the lack of participation on these forums. I see that there are 600 plus people listed as guests. To those people, why not join us. Otherwise, this forum is in hospice. What is your excuse for not joining? On the other hand, if you are members and don't sign in as such, what is your reason for not signing in?

[Phloating Phlasher]

I think you'll find that many of them are "Bots" of various kinds.

[JohnMOhio]

Is it possible that considering the current administration in DC these visitors do not want to be tracked to a internet site discussing firearms? There has been statements made that departments of our government are tracking the internet not only for terrorists but Americans e mails and more, and it all goes to a national central collection computer. I think it is called NSA.

[JB White]

Gentlemen, what I’m about to say is going the sound harsh but it needs to be said.

This forum has become a local diner or neighborhood coffee shop etc.
In the back corner are all us retired guys who like to meet regularly. Discussing most of the same things repeatedly with a half century old perspective. That same perspective is applied to any current happenings as well.
And just like those local diner crowds, it continues to get smaller all the time.
News flash: The NSA isn’t much concerned with that.

Just because the site lists X amounts of members, it doesn’t mean they are lurking without participating. They aren’t even looking this way anymore. There are other more enticing venues out there for their enjoyment.
Bots: every site out there has that same problem. However they aren’t working with patched up antiquated software.
To dodge those bots, this site has not only needed to change addresses, but modified the name too.
Meaning when they tried to look in there occasionally (as numerous people do) it isn’t easily found. Not without a redirect. How many of those folks were lost in the dust?
If they do find this site, what have they missed? Not much. Which takes up back to the coffee shop scenario. The vicious circle of slow death. More old members fading away through attrition without new members to pick up the slack.

Most fraternal organizations strive to meet +1. Gaining enough new members to replace those leaving. And gaining at least one more member above and beyond the year, or quarter, before.
How long has it been since this site was +1??

It isn’t about spies and bots as it is a lack of interest coupled with not being readily accessible.
The proverbial new highway passed it by and no billboards letting anyone know we’re still here.

That’s my take on things and I’m not expecting anyone to agree. But at least I voiced it openly.