mickoo
Western Thunderer
I get this, but doesn't every forum, pub, social venue, club appear strange to those outside looking in?and therein lies the conundrum. From feedback I get, it is that from the outside of our bubble the forum appears very cliquey and introverted (I dare say some may applaud this) This confusion over where to post is usually the one given as an explanation as to why and it appears to be a barrier to people contributing, as no one likes butting in on a private conversation. I like to think that the positive attitude within the forum allows people to ask questions but many are still reticent to put their "head above the parapet" as they perceive it. I appreciate the cachet of Area 51 within WT, I just get the feeling of stagnation at the moment so I would like to try adding a couple of new areas to give new posters easier/clearer access to the forum. I do feel the focus has changed to some degree and in an effort to "develop and move on" I am just trying to reflect that in the updates.
Life's like that, wrapped up in our own bubbles and when we look into others feel distanced or out of alignment, like real (physical interaction) life, the only way to find out what's really what, is to jump in.
People are naturally hesitant, put a board up outside, free cakes inside and watch 75% of them walk past, maybe they don't like cake
Truth be told, half will think there's nothing for free (suspicious folk) the other half mildly disconcerted of what they may find inside.
In short, you can lead a horse to water.......
Stagnation, perhaps consistency might be more appropriate?
Either way I get where the 'management' are trying to go and the recent changes are subtle and noninvasive, as they should be
MD