Members who vanish

LoveHistory · Post by **LoveHistory** » Thu April 21st, 2011, 8:30 pm

In just about any group, only around 10% actually participate on a regular basis.

Margaret · Post by **Margaret** » Thu April 21st, 2011, 9:01 pm

One site I was on actually had a no-lurking policy--if a member didn't post within a certain period of time, she got kicked off.

That's a weird policy! We have over 1000 members now - it actually might be a little chaotic if all of them felt obligated to post, whether or not they had something they wanted to say. And lots of times, people will lurk for quite a while before they feel comfortable jumping in - it would be a such a shame to miss out on interesting posts because people got booted off the forum before they felt ready to post.

Madeleine · Post by **Madeleine** » Fri April 22nd, 2011, 1:06 pm

[quote=""MLE""]Maybe most members don't post because, while interested in the discussion, they don't have anything useful to add at the moment? As in this one-- I've been reading it, but not posting until now.

On Facebook, I hide those people who fill up their status with posts like: "blueberry muffin for breakfast this morning" or, "I sure am pissed with my mom right now." And I try not to post unless what I have to say is worth somebody's time to read it.[/quote]

Which is exactly why I hardly ever "do" Facebook.

Shield-of-Dardania · Post by **Shield-of-Dardania** » Tue June 7th, 2011, 8:44 am

I think one should be allowed to lurk, or hibernate, from time to time. It's just the nature of the beast, I reckon. Just a personal opinion, though.

Anyway, how about we have a permanent section or topic focusing on book review (of someone's novel in draft, even small sections maybe, not a completed one).

It would give a novice, like me for instance, a means of learning his skills from accomplished writers, while allowing established authors to share a bit of their wisdom with others.

Perhaps have another one discussing writing method too.

boswellbaxter · Post by **boswellbaxter** » Tue June 7th, 2011, 12:17 pm

[quote=""Shield-of-Dardania""]I think one should be allowed to lurk, or hibernate, from time to time. It's just the nature of the beast, I reckon. Just a personal opinion, though.

Anyway, how about we have a permanent section or topic focusing on book review (of someone's novel in draft, even small sections maybe, not a completed one).

It would give a novice, like me for instance, a means of learning his skills from accomplished writers, while allowing established authors to share a bit of their wisdom with others.

Perhaps have another one discussing writing method too.[/quote]

There already is a section entitled "Member Writings" where you can post excerpts from your work or links to your work.

In addition, there is a "The Craft of Writing" section in the Author! Author! forum where you can discuss writing-related questions.

MrsMorland · Post by **MrsMorland** » Thu June 9th, 2011, 11:41 pm

i just happened to log in today after many months. my excuse is that I had a baby! Hoping to jump back in now though!

Misfit · Post by **Misfit** » Thu June 9th, 2011, 11:44 pm

[quote=""MrsMorland""]i just happened to log in today after many months. my excuse is that I had a baby! Hoping to jump back in now though![/quote]

Glad to see you back. Please stay around a while (although having a baby is a good excuse).

Vanessa · Post by **Vanessa** » Fri June 10th, 2011, 8:44 am

Congratulations, Mrs Morland!

Madeleine · Post by **Madeleine** » Fri June 10th, 2011, 9:26 am

Congratulations Mrs M, and welcome back!

parthianbow · Post by **parthianbow** » Fri June 10th, 2011, 9:43 am

As the father of a 4 and a half year old, and a 2 year old, I think having a baby is a VERY good excuse for not having been here!

Welcome back!