eagle_eye222001 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 [quote name='Theologian in Training' post='1944225' date='Aug 9 2009, 01:50 PM']I saw, I just wish the same people would stop responding to them all. The thing that is really bothering me is that it is all based on personal stories instead of anything else.[/quote] Personal stories can be alright but too much and they kill the discussion and reduce the conversation to being subjective instead of objective. ---------------- Now playing: [url="http://www.foxytunes.com/artist/linkin+park/track/in+the+end"]Linkin Park - In The End[/url] via [url="http://www.foxytunes.com/signatunes/"]FoxyTunes[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 [quote name='eagle_eye222001' post='1945120' date='Aug 10 2009, 12:23 AM']Personal stories can be alright but too much and they kill the discussion and reduce the conversation to being subjective instead of objective. ---------------- Now playing: [url="http://www.foxytunes.com/artist/linkin+park/track/in+the+end"]Linkin Park - In The End[/url] via [url="http://www.foxytunes.com/signatunes/"]FoxyTunes[/url][/quote] I have to admit, I do find personal stories of the paranormal incredibly interesting. There's a time and a place for everything. Which is why there's a "personal experience" thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 We are up to 58 members...yet, no one is talking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 62 and growing, and it still looks like a ghost town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 It seems as though what is happening is what I thought might happen, as a result of such silence, we are starting to lose members. Maybe this wasn't the best idea for a board and maybe I should just close it? Or, at least hang on to it until Halloween, since I am sure that might draw a few more in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie-Therese Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 [quote name='Theologian in Training' date='18 August 2009 - 12:12 PM' timestamp='1250611952' post='1951889'] It seems as though what is happening is what I thought might happen, as a result of such silence, we are starting to lose members. Maybe this wasn't the best idea for a board and maybe I should just close it? Or, at least hang on to it until Halloween, since I am sure that might draw a few more in? [/quote] Fr. Brian, I think we should let it ride...perhaps a few of us can get a good discussion going. I did notice the same few people monopolizing the conversation and didn't want to quite travel that route, you know what I mean? Maybe a teaser from you about a need for some more discussion to keep the board going might do the trick. I will go and see if I can get some discussion rolling somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lounge Daddy Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 [quote name='Theologian in Training' date='18 August 2009 - 12:12 PM' timestamp='1250611952' post='1951889'] It seems as though what is happening is what I thought might happen, as a result of such silence, we are starting to lose members. Maybe this wasn't the best idea for a board and maybe I should just close it? Or, at least hang on to it until Halloween, since I am sure that might draw a few more in? [/quote] I agree. Hold out, and let it ride. It easy to get impatient with things on that series of tubes we call "the internets" because we're used to clicking a button and getting instant results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle_eye222001 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 [quote name='zunshynn' date='02 August 2009 - 12:35 AM' timestamp='1249187721' post='1938549'] <!--quoteo(post=1938014:date=Aug 1 2009, 11:41 AM:name=Nihil Obstat)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Nihil Obstat @ Aug 1 2009, 11:41 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1938014"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I also invited every PMer that wasn't already there.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> You've actually facebooked every active PMer you could find haven't you? <img src="http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/lol.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="lol.gif" /> How do you keep track of who is who? I have a separate group for PMers, but I still keep mixing everyone up... and I think I only have like 20... You all have pretty nice flair though, I must say. [/quote] I organized people into a PM group......still lost. Might have to figure out a tagging system. [quote name='Nihil Obstat' date='10 August 2009 - 01:24 AM' timestamp='1249881892' post='1945128'] <!--quoteo(post=1945120:date=Aug 10 2009, 12:23 AM:name=eagle_eye222001)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (eagle_eye222001 @ Aug 10 2009, 12:23 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1945120"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Personal stories can be alright but too much and they kill the discussion and reduce the conversation to being subjective instead of objective. ---------------- Now playing: <a href="http://www.foxytunes.com/artist/linkin+park/track/in+the+end" target="_blank">Linkin Park - In The End</a> via <a href="http://www.foxytunes.com/signatunes/" target="_blank">FoxyTunes</a><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> I have to admit, I do find personal stories of the paranormal incredibly interesting. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> There's a time and a place for everything. Which is why there's a "personal experience" thread. [/quote] I do like personal stories related to paranormal....didn't mean to say otherwise although I guess I did. [quote name='Theologian in Training' date='18 August 2009 - 12:12 PM' timestamp='1250611952' post='1951889'] It seems as though what is happening is what I thought might happen, as a result of such silence, we are starting to lose members. Maybe this wasn't the best idea for a board and maybe I should just close it? Or, at least hang on to it until Halloween, since I am sure that might draw a few more in? [/quote] See what happens through Halloween. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) So, this morning, I got my first "I think I'm possessed call," read all about it in the group. Also, I wonder if I close the group if that would generate more interest and freedom to talk. BTW, when I mean "close" here I mean, by invite, not deleting it. Edited August 19, 2009 by Theologian in Training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie-Therese Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 [quote name='Theologian in Training' date='19 August 2009 - 09:52 AM' timestamp='1250689934' post='1952571'] So, this morning, I got my first "I think I'm possessed call," read all about it in the group. Also, I wonder if I close the group if that would generate more interest and freedom to talk. BTW, when I mean "close" here I mean, by invite, not deleting it. [/quote] Going to read now. I think making it by invite might be a good call. Lots of people these days see "paranormal" and want to tell about how creepy their house is at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Marie-Therese' date='19 August 2009 - 09:59 AM' timestamp='1250690375' post='1952578'] Going to read now. I think making it by invite might be a good call. Lots of people these days see "paranormal" and want to tell about how creepy their house is at night. [/quote] Yeah, especially as we get closer to October, when I am sure all the lurkers will start to manifest themselves. And lurker will become troll who will become banned Oh, and you're Peyton, my Mafia Wars and Farmtown friend. Got it! Edited August 19, 2009 by Theologian in Training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 Alright, it seemed to work, we are getting a little more discussion and we have a new topic that I know absolutely nothing about, aliens. So, for those part of the group and who have some knowledge of it, go to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 I think this was a good idea. More people are coming out of the woodwork and starting to post and share their experiences and thoughts on everything. I guess I should have made it private from the beginning. BTW, I have a question, last count was 62, but somehow we have a new member whom I did not get a request from. Was that because they were already invited and responded to the invite? I honestly don't know who it was, but that is the only thing I can think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) Making the group private has definitely had its benefits, now people are coming out in the open and talking. I just wish I could speak to the one topic that is being ignored on aliens, because I have no knowledge of anything about it. Anyway, the boards are starting to have life and people are starting to appreciate the group. thanks! Actually, it appears she deleted it Edited August 22, 2009 by Theologian in Training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 [quote name='Theologian in Training' date='22 August 2009 - 09:25 AM' timestamp='1250947522' post='1954243'] Making the group private has definitely had its benefits, now people are coming out in the open and talking. I just wish I could speak to the one topic that is being ignored on aliens, because I have no knowledge of anything about it. Anyway, the boards are starting to have life and people are starting to appreciate the group. thanks! Actually, it appears she deleted it [/quote] I restarted it. We are getting some interesting conversation going on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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