Some interesting PC Mech member stats

[Stryker]

Originally Posted by shazam We should get over the post count.

I was never under it.

[mattg2k4]

To provide an example of active users here becoming less active, I used to be pretty active here. It was the first forum I ever joined, and back then I probably spend about an hour a day on it. A large part of my 700 odd posts came very quickly.

Now I'm on other forums, I actively post in the electronics section of hardforums.com, I'm pretty active in The Geek Group (http://thegeekgroup.org/) forums, and I read a lot of what goes on in the 4hv.org forums. On top of that I check slashdot and The Register daily for news. Because of that I only come here every few days, sometimes I may go some weeks without stopping by, and the only sections I ever post in are Programming and General Discussion.

[mikeL]

I try to stop by every morning, and check out the new posts,

I do more reading then posting, avatars don't really interest me, nor does post counts (as you can tell) been here since '99 and i'm still working on 400

Mike

[Sauron]

I try to get on here and post...actually been posting a lot...for me lately as I am sure some here have noticed, but with school, friends and all the stuff thats going on here, I haven't had as much time as I would like to have.

[TEEB]

Just to give you an idea of what happens to us "old timers".
I have been coming here for about 6 years. It was the first forum I joined and it's still the one I frequent the most.
But now I read a lot more than I post. That may have a lot to do with the fact that I know a lot more than when I joined. The can be attributed to the members of this forum providing first class information.

I still ask the odd question and try to help when I can!!

[Al Pollock]

It wasn't to long ago I remember ....the amount of post's determined the college grade you were in at the PC college..

AL

[Hi Ho]

Those numbers don't really surprise me. There are a select few that actually stay here. Most find this forum on a search engine, as a question, get an answer, and never come back. Some come back occasionally when they have another question. I love it here. It's like a community. I don't see myself leaving even if my situation changes and I have less free time. Why leave? If I can spare 10 minutes I'll always come back and see how I can help. This forum has been an invaluble resource to me in many ways. I don't know anyone personally that has the same level of interest in PC's, electronics, audio, etc. My freinds don't understand why I'm always messing around with my PC. They don't get why I can't stand to watch even the news without turning on my sound system (cheap sounding TV speakers drive me nuts). This forum is my sanctuary.

The number of posts and the questions seem to come in waves. A couple months ago there were many posts daily asking for suggestions on systems and I spent a lot of time compiling wish lists on Newegg and linking to the items in a thread. Me and Kram were always right on it beating each other to the post and posting within seconds of each other. The atmosphere seems to be different now. There are a lot more problem questions. Questions about viruses, spyware, and hardware problems.

One thing that hasn't changed is the steady supply of power supply problems. There are still plenty of people that don't even consider the PSU when building a system. I'm still an advocate, as you will, for good quality power supplies. People may remember when every other post of mine was touting the Enlight 360w or 420w. I like helping people when I can. Makes me feel good. I also love the help I get from others on this forum when I have a problem.

[Propain]

lol this thread really got alot of the old members out of the woodwork . Glad to know you fellas still float around

[Strider]

I've been a member since 2001 and It'll be another 5 years or so before I get to 1024 posts, because I don't reply to often. 1. There's seems to be a person that gives the answer I was going to give or 2. I don't know the answer (solution) and I'm not going (try my best not too give) an incorrect response to the problem just to get my post count up, this isn't what PCMech is about.

[Panama Red]

Originally Posted by Propain lol this thread really got alot of the old members out of the woodwork . Glad to know you fellas still float around

I had just come to the same conclusion, Pro, and then I saw your post. LOL Funny how a simple observation of numbers can draw so much attention.

[digitalfreedom64]

As for myself, i'm perfectly happy with the avatars you guys provide. Not really worried about the post count thing. I'm more of a sponge that a poster all though I will post if I can help in anyway. You guys are right though this thread has drawn a lot of the old members out. I've never seen so many with so many posts in one thread lol.

[Fastfly]

I am glad I can be one of a few

[z3frog]

yes.. like a lot of other people, i visit frequently, but i ususally read the new posts. i only post solutions to problems that i've experienced myself or that i am really sure of. i'll admit that i join the forum because i had a problem, but i felt that after taking something i have to put it back. so i'm still around =D

[David M]

Convention eh? Do I hear worlds largest LAN party?!!

I would not have even thought about building my own PC without this site and the dedicated moderators who make it happen! (do I get Brownie points for kissing up?)