So my second forum is just coming up to a year old and in the last few months was going really well. In the past month alone, lots of new sign ups and very active. Two days ago I was thinking - this is great.
One day ago one of the longest standing members decided to leave in a majorly dramatic way. It had maybe been building up. They weren’t getting as much attention. They were one of the most regular contributors however. But had also been a pain in the backside a number of times. I tried to encourage them to stay to no avail.
The reason given was sour grapes about me (ie setting forum rules etc). At that point I decided to turn off their messaging in case they spread their negativity to other members.
Today - it’s dead as a dodo - only three people posting.
Ok it’ll bounce back but just letting off steam because - well you think you know someone and are kind of pals.
There are other reasons the background to do with standards within the forum topic and they don’t want to change.
Anyway - riding high one moment and a big crash the next. Hey ho.
One day ago one of the longest standing members decided to leave in a majorly dramatic way. It had maybe been building up. They weren’t getting as much attention. They were one of the most regular contributors however. But had also been a pain in the backside a number of times. I tried to encourage them to stay to no avail.
The reason given was sour grapes about me (ie setting forum rules etc). At that point I decided to turn off their messaging in case they spread their negativity to other members.
Today - it’s dead as a dodo - only three people posting.
Ok it’ll bounce back but just letting off steam because - well you think you know someone and are kind of pals.
There are other reasons the background to do with standards within the forum topic and they don’t want to change.
Anyway - riding high one moment and a big crash the next. Hey ho.
