Slip Slidin' Away

[Lilith]

This morning as I sat here at Pixies alone, completely alone. I was shocked and disheartened to see I was really alone. No members, no guests.

I have noticed a dramatic drop in posts and new threads as well. Is it possible that we have run out of things to say? Are people just too busy to bother anymore?

At first I blamed the time of year but it usually picks up. We have always praised the community when things were busy and humming along. What about when it's not? Being stagnant is not a good thing for a forum community.

One problem I know is that Kim used to pimp links to our site on other sites to keep fresh visitors coming and that no longer happens. Another problem has been the change of chat to smaller and less frequented networks (originally we were on a huge sex based one).

I guess I'm asking for your opinion and some advice. How can we keep the place we love so much fresh and inviting?

[Oldfart]

What can we do that won't alter the site to something no longer us?

[maddy]

I noticed it too Lilith. And I'm guilty of posting less these days. Not because I enjoy pixies less, I've just found myself with less to say. I still am here every day reading the threads and posting if something comes to my mind.

I'm not sure it's anything to act upon yet as I see enough fresh blood coming through.

I'm guessing quite a few members are having life happen and keeping them here less frequently. Hopefully, their lives will settle back down again soon and they will be back to their flurries of posts.

[dicksbro]

Not sure what it takes to get people back and posting. I love Pixies and unless I'm gone (or my computer's broke), I'm here a lot. I know I tend to spend most of my time in either the Smut Games or in General Chat, but I try to make the rounds every so often just to see what's happening.

Biggest positives are things that tend to bring a smile to my face. Sharing about PAGAN or games that are simply fun or things that are happening to us in our lives. Those are great and seem to build a sense of community. Pictures and stories I think are the biggest potential draw for new members, but once they visit, they need something that'll make them feel at home.

Biggest turn-off's for me are "political" or "social issue" threads. I don't mean simply a short reaction to some major event like a hurricane or 911 or something like that ... but ... attempts to project personal philosophies. We're a diverse community and while what we say may appeal to some, it's liable to drive others away. I've tried to intentionally stay away from these threads because a couple of times ... they almost caused me to leave. By focusing to what I enjoy and that relaxes me ... I ended up staying ... but it would have been easy to go.

I'm concerned that politics, religion and social issues are not topics that will give visitor's very warm feelings about making Pixies their "home."

Just my opinion for whatever that's worth.

[jseal]

Lilith,

I think that anatagonistic language and personal attacks may be a bit of a turrn off for some.

[wyndhy]

it may be that what db and jseal say is true, but imho those things are all part of life and human interaction. i love that we can talk about anything, not just sex. and it keeps things more interesting for me, not less; more like a friend's house, and less like a red-light district. perhaps that wasn't the original intentions of this great place and perhaps the majority of us would rather it be pictures and stories. i can dig that but i sure would miss being able to chat about whatever comes to mind with my friends, instead of looking at you all as sex objects. i dunno...i really think it would suck the life out of this place.

if, in the past, it was the custom to pimp pixies and that's what kept the new members coming in, then that should be done again. don't worry about the riffraff it may attract or how those new members may change pixies. you and the other mods put the kibosh on shitty behavior anyway and set the friendly tone that this forum is famous for. there is no reason to think it would be any different in the future. besides, change is good and just because pimping may attract some people who don't share the friendly views most of us have bout each other does not mean it won't attract like-minded people as well.


please understand that i am not trying to be insulting to you db, jseal or of. the above is just the opinion of a person that found this site totally by accident and was shocked to discover that it isn't smut and sex and nude pictures. it's friends and people being sexual and kind and mean and opinionated and loving and neighborly and caring and not-so-caring and...well, they're being people.


(((((pixies))))

[jseal]

wyndhy,

No offense taken madam.

[WildIrish]

I admit, I'm really gun-shy about pimping Pixies. I used to be a big part of a forum that went to hell when it joined forces with a site and became one of a hundred "places to go" for those members. There were distinct differences in that there weren't pictures or stories. There weren't games. There just was a variety of sex discussion sections, each with threads posted within. The site was also unmoderated and one had the ability to post a comment under any name they chose to make up. With that anonymity ( :huh: ) came a shitty attitude prone to flaming.

I was introduced to Pixies by MichaelSmith. Michael was my cohort at the other site and we interacted a lot before he passed me the link here. I can honestly say that I'm not at any other site with enough frequency, or close to anyone elsewhere like I am to those that touch me here. If I were...I'd invite them here.

Soooooo.....uh.....the only people I know well enough to recommend Pixies to.......are Pixies! :(

Some would say I need to get out more. I contest that I would if I needed something Pixies didn't have.

Maybe I'll have my mom pass the link around her sewing circle. :D

[scotzoidman]

I have been concerned about the dead air in chat lately, don't have any ideas about how to pump it up either...I've noticed the overall slowdown in the site as well, but like OF, I don't know that any policy change wouldn't affect the closeness we have...sometimes I eagerly sign on, hoping for something the pique my interest, & suddenly find myself with nothing to say...or at least nothing that hasn't been said before...

[WildIrish]

find myself with nothing to say...or at least nothing that hasn't been said before...


Say it anyway...I have no short term memory. :p

[lizzardbits]

I know that I am guilty of being a slacker in posting recently. When I was over with Mayhem, I rarely touched the computer (I was too busy touching him)

I think that my personal lack of posting comes from stress in real life. when things are going well, you can't hardly shut me up. I was a chat-room addict, and a smut gamer extraordinaire. Now with Mayhem and I jumping through 290384670924569867 hoops just to get married, and the worries of jobs, housing, education, et cetera, well, makes me clam up.

I miss the way it was before the US gov't decided to infringe on our rights and make posting sexy pictures more difficult. That made things die down around here, I noticed.

as for suggestions on how to liven it up? I can't tell ya... my brain feels a bit bloated at the moment. I'll think on it and post back at ya.

I think that once things really start to move for Mayhem and I, that I will be a happy poster again...:D

[scotzoidman]

Say it anyway...I have no short term memory. :p
Me too...say what anyway?

[moose]

i visit pixies evey night and go through the general posts, i find this site excellent and dont really see any need for change as they say people come and people go as their intrests change, i am sure however that more people will find this site and join in at some stage (i was luking in the back ground for around 2 years before i joined). and i must say however the only thing for me is the times i have posted i get very little responce so i kinda feel like i am left out of the conversation so therefore i tend not to post other than to add to a birthday thread, so dont anyone take my comments the wrong way as these are just my thoughts

[WildIrish]

Me too...say what anyway?


What anyway. :p

[dicksbro]

I also took no offense, wyndhy. Like I said, I basically try to avoid threads that are too political. On the other hand, I enjoy reading and sharing about the lives of our fellow pixies. That does, I think, build community.

[Pita]

I pimp out Pixies as much as I can. I have given this link to many friends that I have met on other boards. Some stay and become a major part of us and others come once and never again. I am choosy however on who I give the link to. Pixies is family and I don't want just anyone sitting on my sofa and eating my chocolate. ;)

I'm much like DB. Must be why I like him so much. :D I play the games and make my rounds to see what there is to yack about.

I do like the more touchier topics because it's fun or informative to read others opinions on touchy subjects that affect us all.

What I'm guilty of and I think many of us are is that we come here and expect there to be threads to post on. What we fail to do is start some threads of our own. I know Lilith is the best at starting threads to get us going and I want to issue a challenge to all Pixies to begin starting threads. If each us just did one a week we would have plenty to say. :huh:

[WildIrish]

I want to issue a challenge to all Pixies to begin starting threads.


Do requests for :boobs: count? :p

[mildy kinky cpl]

being newbies still, we haven't noticed that the post rate has gone down any. and although we have found everybody friendly, we are still a little shy on beginning new threads. we are having a lot of fun though & find we are both logging on everyday.

[Irish]

I have been a member here since 2001.The few Old-Time Pixies that are left,
might remember that I'm also a 10% disabled VN Vet.I spilled my blood,partially to give people the right to Free Speech.In respose to a post,of
Who do you mistrust most?Iran or N.Korea.An anwser was given by a moderator-Neither!I mistrust OUR Govt. the most.I haven't posted since &
still feel the same way.People have the right of Free Speech but I joined for
enjoyment & I don't support those views!Everyone has the right to their
opinions,but I disagree.By the way,I am neither Dem or Republican.My wife &
I are registered Independants.I have never had a regret over my disabilty,but
this attitude almost makes me wonder.One thing that I can say is that
I've never changed my mind to make the popularity list! Irish :kissass:
P.S.Sorry,but the question was asked!

[Pita]

Do requests for :boobs: count? :p

I'll show you mine if you show me yours. :ewe:

[imaginewithme]

I know for myself it's just not been as easy to sit and play here as I once did. Some people have a hard time with hearing that, but a mobile baby controls me now ;)

Like some of the others said, I'm not interested in coming here to talk politics or religion It's personal to me and I just don't come to an adult forum to discuss that stuff, besides it just makes someone upset.

I love to play the smut games, no harm done there at all.

I just recently shared the site with a long time friend, but haven't really trusted anyone else to know all my business....

I've tried to start up new threads but they aren't as popular as others. We just all need to do our part in keeping this place going.

Hugs

[TinTennessee]

I have noticed the same changes and have mentioned them to other, hoping it was just the time of year and when the weather cooled off and kids were back in school, things would pick up. Pixies has become a home away from home for me and I love the people that I share it with. I have told a few people about Pixies, but only very special people.

[Fangtasia]

As part of the furniture *LOL*...yep Pixies has slowed....but don't panic honestly

It's just going through a 'changing of the guard' moment is all...seen it before and i'm sure i'll see it again...older regs move off and new regs move in

Dunno bout the the other OLD as dirt REGS here...but my life has got busy...i hardly get online let alone to Pixies...though i do try to get here at least once a day

There is a different trend though that i dont like....there are more and more controversial threads appearing...and while i certainly like a good debate :D....opinions are like assholes....we all got one and some smell bad to others *LOL* Bring back some lighthearted stuff and people will follow..

One thing i will add.....Members need to get off their ass and post new threads....not expect the same old regs to start things for them....to keep them amused....the regs need some amusement too and it does get hard for the same people to keep coming up with fresh topics....

Maybe go dig through the archives and bump up some older stuff, for the newer members to post there thoughts too??

[Lilith]

Thanks for your views everyone. I really appreciate the feedback.

[alspals69]

It's an interesting observation.

At the time i tend to log on (between 9 and 10pm UK time) Pixies is almost totally dead. I have frequently been here and there has been no post in over an hour. On some occasions i have posted and filled up a full page of new posts without another name breaking it up.

The reason I originally started visiting Pixies, was because by the time i stopped being Mr Family Man each evening, it was too late to do much with my hobby (writing and recording music). It was great to see the banter in smut games and i loved it dearly. I do love it still when it it is busyer. And the adult side of things was rather appealing too of course. ;)

I have got so fond of some people. But things are changing for me. My youngest is nearly 10 and likes to hog the computer as much as me. And I find I am not doing anything constructive as i appear to be addicted to Pixies even when it is dead!

Now i regularly kick my own ass and make myself do other stuff, leaving pixies up and running, intermitantly looking to see whats happening. I even started to get the music thing happening again. But the result is that I hardly post any more.

A couple of weeks back I even asked Lillith if it was possible to delete my ID to force myself to be more sensible in how I used my time. I will be suprised if i leave Pixies entirely... I am far too adicted, but lately it has become more like another place i go to check my mail. And of course, as i'm not very active these days, even my pm box is feeling rather rested, lol.

Now this isn't a complaint please note... just an observation of how changes in life effect things and how weak willed i am!!!!

It surely has to be true that new blood is needed to keep things interesting and stop it dying out altogeather eventually.

[osuche]

I'm still posting regularly, but I often feel a bit guilty about posting because I will come in and there are few if any new posts. I feel like I am dominating the Boards, so I go away for several hours or a day to wait for someone else to speak. Not much happened while I was only intermittently available during my vacation. I've tried to start a few new threads here recently beacuse I had sensed the slowdown.

Personally, I have tried to be a bit more upbeat -- I used to use Pixies to vent and I am trying not to do so as much anymore. I have not recommended any friends of mine to join Pixies, mostly because the side of me you all see is very private for me, and none of my friends see it. My persona at Pixies is a very real facet of my personality, but one I don't want to share with my RL friends. Perhaps that's selfish...but it's the truth.

What will help? Some new threads, and some new blood. Both would be a great help. If we all chip in on the threads portion, naybe we'll get new members. :-)

[dicksbro]

Did anyone notice Lil's new AV. That ought to attract some new members. :slurp:

:jacques:

[wyndhy]

i keep my avs off during the day - the rumpus room doesn't have a door in the new house. :D - and almost always forget to turn them on if i get a chance to visit after the kids have gone beddie-bye.

i'm sure i'm missing all kinds of sexy pictures

[Lilith]

I have them off too but decided to spice things up just a bit

[wyndhy]

*sigh* now i gotta get the kids to close thier eyes for a minute so i can chek it out. :p:D

[wyndhy]

yup....spicy

[rockintime]

Lil, I’ve noticed the same thing re the slowdown here…not quite as many fun and dynamic threads, but I assumed it had probably always been cyclical with ups and downs (mmmm…actually I like those !!!) :hot:

Two things have reduced my time here…first, just seem to be super-busy lately, but probably more significant has been the decline in the number and variety of people in chat…the lively banter there helped me to get to know people as well as being a lot of fun…consequently I visited the threads more often.

But here's to a renewed spirit here. :cheers:

[lizzardbits]

:( I tried getting into outworld chat last night, but i couldn't get it to work :(

[moose]

DB I did :)

[Coaster]

yep yep........ doesn't Lil look tempting!!!!

I spend more time outside during the summer months... house maintainance, gardening, hiking & biking. I'm sure i'll be around more when it's cold outside.......

[scotzoidman]

I also have a prob with my timing, as far as when I can be here...my present situation as semi-retired partially disabled old homebody only leaves me the daytime hours (US CST) to browse the way I'd like, when most of the good people here are working or sleeping...

[flutelady]

I spend alot less time here than I used to. Largely because Denny and I live together and we're so busy with life, family, and each other. Partly, and this is being honest, because I oftentimes feel a bit snubbed.

Please don't beat me up for that comment. An honestly asked question deserves an honest reply.

[osuche]

((((((flutelady)))))) ~~ I always love to see you post, and I kick myself for not being able to meet you when I was visiting the Bay Area (pre-move)

[Eliza]

There have been comments like Flutelady's made before and the answer always seems to be "well you only have yourself to blame because if you put yourself out there people respond." To some degree I agree. But I've heard this exact same complaint from not only the occasional dropperbyer but also from some long standing members who have decided they no longer felt comfortable here because they didn't feel as if anyone considered their participation important..... They don't feel like one the "popular people"...... their threads were never responded to when they DID make the effort..... or even they felt like when they did express their opinions on other's threads that if they didn't go with the norm they were either ignored or picked on.

Myself I sort of agree. But not to the point that I've left. In conjunction with my now way busy Mommyhood I don't feel as comfortable here as I used to. 1. A lot of my friends don't come here anymore and 2. I think I've also been put off by the cliquish feeling that has slowly developed over the past few years. That may be in part due to the fact that a lot of regulars have become more infrequent.. so the other regulars tend to stick more together. But then we're back to why are people not here...

On the whole I've always loved the concept of Pixies and still do. I've met some great people here. One thing that also may be an issue is the whole new "picture posting rules" that scared me off for awhile. I didn't know what was safe so I didn't post pics... which usually leads to not as many people talking to you.... (sorry but it's true) My only real complaint is yes it's great to have a big fan fare welcome newby posting frenzy. But when that same newby does post...take a look at it and respond. That encourages people to continue on here.. make more posts... respond to others posts..make Pixies their home. I'm actually more concerned in keeping our current people than attracting new members. (that comes with happy members)

I know I'm treading shark infested waters by elaborating on Flutelady's post. And making my opinion known. But as she said.. Lillith asked an honest question. I'm being honest.

Okay.. now I'd like to end on a happy note so um... everyone into the hot tub!!!!! ***grope grope***

[Oldfart]

Don't be put off.

All are equally important here, though you may not feel it sometimes.

[Lilith]

I thank you for your honesty.

[Lilith]

Like I tell my kids you are either part of the problem or part of the solution. I am hunting solutions. Does anyone have suggestions for anything fresh and new?

I think the people who have made suggestions such as everyone taking time to start a thread about something they find interesting as opposed to waiting for material to be provided make a lot of sense. Yes, threads bomb. Someone bumped an old poetry thread of mine that had almost nil responses previously. Part of being a community is bringing things you are interested in with you. It's like a less nude version of show and tell. Of course we appreciate the nude version as well.

I guess what I was hoping for was suggestions and ideas as opposed to criticism. But I put it out there and well ya get what ya get.

[Eliza]

Sometimes addressing problems are a part of the solution.

But... the last thing I want to do is step on toes or go against the general flow/ opinion here...so I digress. I'm just in a tell it as I feel kind of mood... and I've been looking for a outlet for that opinion for awhile now. I didn't mean to insinuate I don't appreciate what goes on here. I was actually looking to help make it better.

Fresh and new... I'd love to see more focus on the erotic stories. Maybe a challenge... or contest... or author of the Month.... to spotlight the tallented members we have here. (Maybe have people nominate authors that have posted new stories with in the last 30 days... then have the mods choose the Author. (or even a small group of interested Pixies) Maybe that author gets a big post with links to their stories all set up for people to check out and comment on. This would encourage people to post stories.. which generates comments.. which generates conversations.. which maybe means we make some friends. :grope: And friends are good.

[FallenAngel5]

One thing that I think a few people have mentioned, but not put enough weight on, is the new picture regulations. I think that what draws many people in are the pic postings. With the new regulations, fewer people know what is ok to post, and regulars who used to post picture a lot no longer do, perhaps because of a lack of options creatively. I think, also, that we've had fewer new people posting pictures. I'm not sure why this is, but I think that it's true.

As for suggestions about how to fix this... I'm not sure. It's not like we can change the regulations. Our fearless leader knows what's best for us. But yeah... I don't know. :2cents:

[rabbit]

This morning as I sat here at Pixies alone, completely alone. I was shocked and disheartened to see I was really alone. No members, no guests.




(((Lilith)))

Here we are!!!

:line:

[lizzardbits]

I love Eliza's suggestion on highlighting the stories/poetry section. We have some very talented writers!

[rockintime]

Eliza makes some excellent points. Her suggestions re increasing the focus on stories are great.

I also concur with Eliza that we need to make a real effort to respond to threads initiated by those who are new or seldom start threads…that will reduce the likelihood of the thread falling on its face (which can make an infrequent thread-generator less likely to try in the future) and encourages the member to post more new threads.

Can the Pixies’ CHAT link be fixed so that it takes us to the correct CHAT site rather than to a non-functioning site? Also, how about promoting online chat more in the threads (so that more members get involved and that there are people in chat more hours of the day)? Chat gives us a way to better know members. When CHAT is fun and lively, people will tend to come back more often to both it and the Pixies boards.

The political, social, religious threads are OK as long as posters don’t become malicious in their responses (remember, these are our OPINIONS we are posting, not the word of God)…plus those of us who read these types of threads need to have thick skins because we must realize that there will be some who say things that we totally disagree with or that we find offensive…such is life with these type of subjects. Remember, being challenged by different opinions is good for us.

We might get more new members if people doing web searches for something like “erotic stories”, have PIXIES come up when they do the search. Can the Pixies host use some tags that will move Pixies up on the search engines?

[LixyChick]

I'm still around but not as often and I miss "the good ole days".

I can't even stay this morning to say what I want to say...but I'll try to get back on tonight to post in a frenzy!

[Lilith]

Thanks for the ideas. I too agree that we need to focus more on the stories which were the original reason for the site. Pics were the afterthought. I will get to work on seeing what we can do to work on those ideas.

The pic policy situation is what it is. If you look at the information it tells you what is and is not permissible as per the owner's interpretation of the law. However people can now and always have been able to post whatever they want. If the moderators feel it is a problem or it gets complaints then it will be removed. Pics are provided by the members not by the owners.

[dm383]

This morning as I sat here at Pixies alone, completely alone. I was shocked and disheartened to see I was really alone. No members, no guests.

I have noticed a dramatic drop in posts and new threads as well. Is it possible that we have run out of things to say? Are people just too busy to bother anymore?

At first I blamed the time of year but it usually picks up. We have always praised the community when things were busy and humming along. What about when it's not? Being stagnant is not a good thing for a forum community.

One problem I know is that Kim used to pimp links to our site on other sites to keep fresh visitors coming and that no longer happens. Another problem has been the change of chat to smaller and less frequented networks (originally we were on a huge sex based one).

I guess I'm asking for your opinion and some advice. How can we keep the place we love so much fresh and inviting?

It wouldn't have been the first time this happened to me, Lilith! I have to say, the 2 or 3 times it happened, there were one or two guests on..... also, I logged on last week, and there were 5 (I think) members here, but only 1 "visible" ~ me!

Opinion? Well, to be blunt, I think it stinks! I take your, and others, point about the "pimping" on other sites - if I remember aright, it's how I got here! Came for the stories, hung around a bit for the pics....... and stayed for the people!

Advice? None at the moment, I'm afraid. :( I barely make it through the day some days; others, I'm just too friggin busy to even get here - which , I suppose, is a difficulty many others share.

I firmly believe the trend will reverse; after all, no matter if there are "cliques" here, we still make mewbies a damn sight more welcome than certain other sites I could name......... don't we?

Shoot............just noticed the time. gotta run!!

TTFN

DM

[Lilith]

Oops I for got to address chat.


There are links to chat that work. The one that does not is the one from the forum page. It has been fixed several time but always something comes up to cause a problem. My answer would be to remove it or to simply have it link to the actual chat loggin page. I will continue to try to get that one fixed or changed.

[Coaster]

Oops I for got to address chat.


There are links to chat that work. The one that does not is the one from the forum page. It has been fixed several time but always something comes up to cause a problem. My answer would be to remove it or to simply have it link to the actual chat loggin page. I will continue to try to get that one fixed or changed.


Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..... no wonder NOBODY is there when I go visit....... I thought I smelled badly and everyone ran for the hills!

I'll need advice at some point to get on.......... (so I can get off!!:D)

[WildIrish]

I try to interact with pretty much everyone, but nobody seems to remember that I'm a dumbass goofball!

Will everyone stop taking me so friggin seriously? Look at me! I'm a half naked skinny guy with his penis covered with relish & mustard (when it's not spray-painted orange)! My only threesome was with two ginormous teddy bears! I posted a pictorial thread based solely upon mistaking "heating muscle rub" for butt lube!

What on earth would lead anyone to believe a serious word I say?

[Coaster]

I spend alot less time here than I used to. Largely because Denny and I live together and we're so busy with life, family, and each other. Partly, and this is being honest, because I oftentimes feel a bit snubbed.

Please don't beat me up for that comment. An honestly asked question deserves an honest reply.


How could anyone do that to such a cuddly sexy woman? (((((Flutelady))))))


Oh I got it now.... you just said that so you could get one of my patented (((((hugs))))) :D

We all get moody at times or just palin tired and may come off as rude...... when you can't hear a person's voice , it's hard to tell if they are rude or joking around.............. (me guilty sometimes) :kissass:

[wyndhy]

besides the other terrific suggestions, every once in a while begin a thread like this, 'cause i've noticed it helped - more posts, people who are usually slent are saying more. i guess we just need to be reminded every now and then. :o

[scotzoidman]

I try to interact with pretty much everyone, but nobody seems to remember that I'm a dumbass goofball!

Will everyone stop taking me so friggin seriously? Look at me! I'm a half naked skinny guy with his penis covered with relish & mustard (when it's not spray-painted orange)! My only threesome was with two ginormous teddy bears! I posted a pictorial thread based solely upon mistaking "heating muscle rub" for butt lube!

What on earth would lead anyone to believe a serious word I say?
What on earth makes you think anybody takes anything you say seriously? :ewe: :trout:

[scotzoidman]

On a more serious note, I think improving the traffic in Chat would be be another to get a little more participation...nothing against these folks, but it was getting to be the same faces there every night, & familiarity breeds blahblahblah....we used to get fresh meat, uh, I mean faces in chat all the time ;)

[sodaklostsoul]

I don't visit other sites so I can't pass the word that way. I have told a few friends and they have joined. Have'nt been in chat much cause I have'nt had anything to say.

Sometimes I feel like posting a lot and other times I just look. PMS has been bad lately and I don't wanna be a bitch so I keep my fingers still. Then there is the stress that has come and gone over the summer........I'm sorting that out and hopefully will feel like myself soon.

Hitting 40 has been rough and I need to make some changes if I wanna see my girl grow up and have her own babies.

We all came to Pixies for one reason or another, and we all hope Pixies is around forever and ever, it's like our 2nd family but as too getting new members I don't know what to offer for suggestions. I agree that the stories seem to draw peeps to Pixies and some new member's reference that but I also notice that guest's do read the forums too. Granted you have to be a member to post but guest's can read all about our lives we have posted in the forums. Maybe if some of the forums were locked and for members only more guest's would register. Maybe leave like stories, news and smut games for guest's to view and others would require registering. I dunno, I just think that maybe some guest's don't register cause they can view it all without having too. I don't even know if I make sense. Maybe I should have waited to post when my funk had lifted more.

[Lilith]

besides the other terrific suggestions, every once in a while begin a thread like this, 'cause i've noticed it helped - more posts, people who are usually slent are saying more. i guess we just need to be reminded every now and then. :o

;)

[alspals69]

Yes, this is a really good thread. It's only if we know what is happening in peoples lives that we can see the cause of diminishing posts.

And as some have shared their feelings rather honestly, hopefully people will be aware and take account of it where needed.

[wyndhy]

;):blink:


:D