[INFJ] Why does this site see such little traffic? Usually anything I say is forgotten :)

There are so many threads, once someone replies to something though, like I'm doing now,- it gets high-lighted on the main page, and then more people see it (without having to dig through all the threads), and then more people add to the thread.
 
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I can say that activity used to be SO MUCH MORE a few years ago.

Part of it is life, prolly-- a lot of people moved on from either forums or MBTI specifically. Part of it is that compared to few years ago, MBTI hasn't been that popular (especially after recent articles are labeling MBTI as pseudoscience)

I suppose the current internet climate also plays a part in some ways.
 
All the interesting members eventually get infractions, are banned, ignored, or just nay-say-ed into oblivion.

Online, when speech isn't free, people just move onto other forums.

Imo, when a forum has low traffic, it is a sure bet that the forum in question is over-regulated.
 
Flavus Aquila said:
All the interesting members eventually get infractions, are banned, ignored, or just nay-say-ed into oblivion.

Online, when speech isn't free, people just move onto other forums.

Imo, when a forum has low traffic, it is a sure bet that the forum in question is over-regulated.
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I couldnt agree more.

This forum has had these issues for many years. Regulation has always been the problem.

The community here could have been great. I am still fond of many here, but I cant stick around for long.

Who runs this place now? How does one get involved? How is change implemented?
 
Flavus Aquila said:
All the interesting members eventually get infractions, are banned, ignored, or just nay-say-ed into oblivion.

Online, when speech isn't free, people just move onto other forums.

Imo, when a forum has low traffic, it is a sure bet that the forum in question is over-regulated.
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What exactly should the mods and members of this forum do differently to improve the quality of this forum? Do you really want a forum filled with tons of traffic and conversely far more trolls and idiots? Personally, I prefer quality to quantity when it comes to members. I am an advocate of free speech, but when a forum adopts an anything goes mentality it typically devolves into a cesspool of vitriol and inane banter. No forum is perfect, but how realistically could this one be improved upon? This is a good opportunity for constructive criticism and feedback. And I disagree with your point that all of the interesting members eventually leave for one reason or another. In my opinion, there are plenty of interesting members here, and some of them have been here for a while. If you want to be provocative or edgy or crass you need to be strategic about it. It seems to me the members who get banned are the ones who simply refused to be considerate of other members. Would this forum be better off with more blatant bigotry, nudity, porn, sexual harassment, ad hominems, trolling, spamming, or long winded, combative, tiresome paranoid delusional conspiracy theory rants which suck the energy out of the whole forum? There are ample places on the internet for all of that stuff. I just think that collectively the members and the mods of this forum would prefer that this forum remain a respite, a sanctuary even, from all of that other stuff. Why would INFJ forum be better served being more inclusive and less regulated? Most sites with that approach tend to suck as they are bombarded with people who don't actually care about the forum in question. In many ways I think the mods could be more permissive, but in others I think they could be more strict. And finally, remember this is INFJ forum. If this forum were to become excessively unruly, chaotic, and mean, it would cease to exist. All of the INFJs would flee. We don't mind some arguing, but constant conflict is not something we tend to tolerate well. Perhaps in certain ways this forum isn't as outrageous or unfiltered or even honest as it could conceivably be. When regulating a forum or site, there is always a cost benefit analysis. If there are to be lines at all, they must be drawn somewhere. This forum isn't, and in my opinion shouldn't, attempt to please everyone. I myself have challenged the policies and etiquette here. I now understand what is and is not deemed acceptable. If I ever feel restrained, I can leave for a forum or site with a different set of rules, or none whatsoever. I can explore the idiotic ramblings of the alt right (neo nazi) in its purest hate filled form, or I can post here. I do not personally feel this forum benefits from having those views expressed here. You typically can not change the minds of people who are deluded. It is just like a depressing and futile game of ping pong which never ends. So to conclude, I can not fully embrace any of the points you make above. And if you are displeased with this forum so, rather than passive aggressively baiting the mods, why not join a forum that is more to your liking? You are more than welcome to seek out and reconnect with @Sinny, @muir, @elegantwinter, @BrokenDaniel, or whoever else you miss. I would prefer to stay here and make dick jokes with the likes of @Jet, @Milktoast Bandit, @Free, @ruji, and @Anywhere But Here, all of whom are not "uninteresting" in my opinion at least. I mean Free has 7 cats. That shit is wack yo!
 
myself said:
I couldnt agree more.

This forum has had these issues for many years. Regulation has always been the problem.

The community here could have been great. I am still fond of many here, but I cant stick around for long.

Who runs this place now? How does one get involved? How is change implemented?
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I own this forum. You are now banned. Farewell.
 
dang said:
What exactly should the mods and members of this forum do differently to improve the quality of this forum? Do you really want a forum filled with tons of traffic and conversely far more trolls and idiots? Personally, I prefer quality to quantity when it comes to members. I am an advocate of free speech, but when a forum adopts an anything goes mentality it typically devolves into a cesspool of vitriol and inane banter. No forum is perfect, but how realistically could this one be improved upon? This is a good opportunity for constructive criticism and feedback. And I disagree with your point that all of the interesting members eventually leave for one reason or another. In my opinion, there are plenty of interesting members here, and some of them have been here for a while. If you want to be provocative or edgy or crass you need to be strategic about it. It seems to me the members who get banned are the ones who simply refused to be considerate of other members. Would this forum be better off with more blatant bigotry, nudity, porn, sexual harassment, ad hominems, trolling, spamming, or long winded, combative, tiresome paranoid delusional conspiracy theory rants which suck the energy out of the whole forum? There are ample places on the internet for all of that stuff. I just think that collectively the members and the mods of this forum would prefer that this forum remain a respite, a sanctuary even, from all of that other stuff. Why would INFJ forum be better served being more inclusive and less regulated? Most sites with that approach tend to suck as they are bombarded with people who don't actually care about the forum in question. In many ways I think the mods could be more permissive, but in others I think they could be more strict. And finally, remember this is INFJ forum. If this forum were to become excessively unruly, chaotic, and mean, it would cease to exist. All of the INFJs would flee. We don't mind some arguing, but constant conflict is not something we tend to tolerate well. Perhaps in certain ways this forum isn't as outrageous or unfiltered or even honest as it could conceivably be. When regulating a forum or site, there is always a cost benefit analysis. If there are to be lines at all, they must be drawn somewhere. This forum isn't, and in my opinion shouldn't, attempt to please everyone. I myself have challenged the policies and etiquette here. I now understand what is and is not deemed acceptable. If I ever feel restrained, I can leave for a forum or site with a different set of rules, or none whatsoever. I can explore the idiotic ramblings of the alt right (neo nazi) in its purest hate filled form, or I can post here. I do not personally feel this forum benefits from having those views expressed here. You typically can not change the minds of people who are deluded. It is just like a depressing and futile game of ping pong which never ends. So to conclude, I can not fully embrace any of the points you make above. And if you are displeased with this forum so, rather than passive aggressively baiting the mods, why not join a forum that is more to your liking? You are more than welcome to seek out and reconnect with @Sinny, @muir, @elegantwinter, @BrokenDaniel, or whoever else you miss. I would prefer to stay here and make dick jokes with the likes of @Jet, @Milktoast Bandit, @Free, @ruji, and @Anywhere But Here, all of whom are not "uninteresting" in my opinion at least. I mean Free has 7 cats. That shit is wack yo!
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Holy shit, I actually agree with what dang said... the end of the world is nigh! :laughing:

@myself and hiiiiiiiii Beeeeeeeeeennnnn!
:hug:
 
Flavus Aquila said:
All the interesting members eventually get infractions, are banned, ignored, or just nay-say-ed into oblivion.
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If all the interesting members are obliviated, but you are still here ....

dang said:
there is always a cost benefit analysis
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*swoons* this is the sexiest thing you have ever posted

slant said:
He's got a groovy van and he's the coolest
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*imagines @myself driving the Mystery Machine*

Milktoast Bandit said:
Penis
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Labia.
 
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