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Replies vs Views
Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 9:37 pm
by Xislandgirl
Seems like a lot of us are reading more than we are posting. I only noticed it because normally trip reports have so many more replies than the most recent reports (mine included, that is why I noticed)
just an observation

Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 9:50 pm
by joanybelle
Guilty as charged.
Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 10:11 pm
by cypressgirl
Sorry X........I agree. I don't tell people often enough how much I enjoy their reports. I've gotten to lazy to even write reports, but I love reading them. Yours was very funny.

Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 10:46 pm
by waterguy
I've been trying to not reply as much after I was told that we who say a couple of nice things are just trying to pad our post number.
I too am guilty
Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 10:56 pm
by snorkelqueen
I'm sorry that I only seem to post when I have had a wonderful trip and want to post a report (once a year at best) or have a question for forum members that will make my life easier (what charter to take etc.) I am so grateful for the regular posters that keep my dream of St. John alive all year long!
Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 11:07 pm
by lprof

sadly, I am finding that I must curtail my time spent with the forum...I decided that I would try to wait until all parts of trip reports were posted then I will read and reply (once). Please don't be offended; I truly enjoy each segment of every report...I have loved my travels through each of you and I hope not to overlook letting you know.
Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 7:07 am
by Xislandgirl
I am certainly not offended. I write my report more for me than I do for anyone else, it is a great way to remember the great time we had.
It really is just an observation.
Tom- who ever said that is an idiot. I could care less how many posts someone has. People that pay attention to that number need a hobby

Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 9:39 am
by bevm
Xislandgirl wrote:I am certainly not offended. I write my report more for me than I do for anyone else, it is a great way to remember the great time we had.
It really is just an observation.
Tom- who ever said that is an idiot. I could care less how many posts someone has. People that pay attention to that number need a hobby

Here, here! California Girl has 5405 posts!! Get a life Margo!!
Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 9:51 am
by Mary L
I'm guilty. I love to read but not reply. I'm trying to reply more.
Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 10:01 am
by liamsaunt
I could not help but notice that this topic has 297 views.

Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 10:13 am
by Connie
It's hard for me to reply to things that I really don't know about on STJ because I'm a STT person, but I certainly do read everything.
I just don't think there's enough STT people here to keep up a conversation, but that's the way it goes.
Not that I don't like STJ...just so happens we like STT.
Try to get involved and have been to a get together around here.
Great people for sure!
Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 10:29 am
by cass
I'm guilty as well. Like a couple of others mentioned, time is my issue. I speed read through most of the posts, but don't leave comments. On the other hand, when I've started a thread, it is nice to see comments following it! Balance. I need more balance!

Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 10:31 am
by Lulu76
I've just been really busy lately. Sometimes I click on something to read it, and then I get busy and have to come back to it later, whenever that might be.
I also get the vibe that people are critical of those who post "too much," and I'm trying to get to the point where I don't contribute unless I really have something to contribute. It's probably the best policy.
I haven't read your trip report yet, but I will as soon as I can, and I promise I will reply! I have seen some of your photos on Facebook, and it looks like you had a great time, so I'm excited to hear more about it.
Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 10:51 am
by RickG
busy! I've been waiting for the final installment of TRs and printing them out.
Cheers, RickG
Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 10:56 am
by California Girl
bevm wrote:Here, here! California Girl has 5405 posts!! Get a life Margo!!
Um.... make that 5406! LOL!
Connie wrote:It's hard for me to reply to things that I really don't know about on STJ because I'm a STT person, but I certainly do read everything.
I don't think a person has to know anything about STJ to say "nice report!" 
Tom - Don't let comments like that get to you... do you think they get to me? LOL!! I say F%#k 'em if they can't take a joke!
Sometimes I only have time to read the short posts and eventually I get back to the trip reports... but I always recognize the poster with at least a "thanks for a nice report". Obviously I'm waaaay behind on trip reports, having just gotten back, but now I have to start catching up again! Hell... I want you guys to read mine, so I always read yours! 