It's been two years!

[eigen]

I can't quite believe it's been about two full years since we originally found out the CHE forums were closing, and worked to set up an alternate site, but since I just got billed for another year of hosting... it must be that time!

We're currently sitting at 2520 members (although a number aren't active), and 71,568 posts (up from around 25k a year ago). We're up in activity relative to last year (100 posts per day on average relative to 80-ish), and have around 63 members active online each day. We're also still (slowly) gaining members- lots of them are spam accounts, but we continue to approve new non-spammy members with regularity.

I wanted to start this thread to check in with the community as a whole. I know there have been some rocky portions and discussions over the last year, so:

Are things working for you?

Do you have changes you want to see?

Do you have thoughts, or concerns you want to bring to the group as a whole?

[Parasaurolophus]

Wait, what? Holy crap!

(I'll step aside and let others give their input. I just had to register my astonishment.)

[marshwiggle]

We're currently sitting at 2520 members (although a number aren't active), and 71,568 posts (up from around 25k a year ago). We're up in activity relative to last year (100 posts per day on average relative to 80-ish), and have around 63 members active online each day. We're also still (slowly) gaining members- lots of them are spam accounts, but we continue to approve new non-spammy members with regularity.

I just want to express my appreciation to the people who volunteer their time to make this possible. You're doing a great job.

Just a question regarding "active" members: How many sign in at least once a week?

It may sound a bit paradoxical, but I'm curious about the habits of the people who observe but don't post. I've been in that position myself (which may surprise some) on other forums.

[mahagonny]

It may sound a bit paradoxical, but I'm curious about the habits of the people who observe but don't post. I've been in that position myself (which may surprise some) on other forums.

They'll be joining us as soon as they have been properly cleansed (anti-racism training).

I just want to express my appreciation to the people who volunteer their time to make this possible. You're doing a great job.

+1

[lightning]

They'll be joining us as soon as they have been properly cleansed (anti-racism training).

The fora does not require an anti-racism training certificate.

[Harlow2]

Eigen,  thank you for all your hard work. I know you aren't asking for applause, but you've done a remarkable job.

[Puget]

Eigen,  thank you for all your hard work. I know you aren't asking for applause, but you've done a remarkable job.

Seconded!

[Hibush]

Thanks so much for getting this organized and keeping it going. Finding a host, starting the forum software and getting our valuable domain name were big contributions at the outset that were absolutely critical. The continuing effort is paying off handsomely!

[Hibush]

We're currently sitting at 2520 members (although a number aren't active), and 71,568 posts (up from around 25k a year ago). We're up in activity relative to last year (100 posts per day on average relative to 80-ish), and have around 63 members active online each day. We're also still (slowly) gaining members- lots of them are spam accounts, but we continue to approve new non-spammy members with regularity.

Just a question regarding "active" members: How many sign in at least once a week?

It may sound a bit paradoxical, but I'm curious about the habits of the people who observe but don't post. I've been in that position myself (which may surprise some) on other forums.

I posted some similar stats back in February. While it does not show weekly signins, there are just over 100 people with 100 posts and another ~400 with at least two posts, which gives a similar sense of how many are really active.

[spork]

I can't quite believe it's been about two full years since we originally found out the CHE forums were closing, and worked to set up an alternate site, but since I just got billed for another year of hosting... it must be that time!

We're currently sitting at 2520 members (although a number aren't active), and 71,568 posts (up from around 25k a year ago). We're up in activity relative to last year (100 posts per day on average relative to 80-ish), and have around 63 members active online each day. We're also still (slowly) gaining members- lots of them are spam accounts, but we continue to approve new non-spammy members with regularity.

I wanted to start this thread to check in with the community as a whole. I know there have been some rocky portions and discussions over the last year, so:

Are things working for you?

Do you have changes you want to see?

Do you have thoughts, or concerns you want to bring to the group as a whole?

Thank you eigen for creating and maintaining the site. Also thanks to the moderators who are assisting in the day-to-day operations.

A thought: I wish there was more diversity among posters in terms of geography, type of employer, career stage, etc.  For example, I always learn something new when someone who works in Canada or the EU posts. It helps reinforce the reality of SPADFY.

[evil_physics_witchcraft]

Thanks for keeping the lights on, eigen. This forum has been a good source of support and information.

[little bongo]

Thanks, Eigen and moderators!

[lightning]

Is there any kind of anonymous gofundme or something like that, so we can contribute to the hundreds of $ that it costs to maintain this site?

[Morden]

Thank you Eigen and moderators!

[apl68]

Another thanks to our moderators!

For some reason it feels to me like it has been more than two years.  The old Fora have receded a long way in the rear-view mirror.