Our Last 100 threads

[ohm]

Someone remarked lately that participation in the Forum seemed to be dropping off so I put the following together with the hope someone could help explain it.


Statistics of the last 100 threads in the Electrical Contracting and Estimating/Management Forum (which were not closed)
The last 100 threads resulted in 58333 views but only 1859 replies The reply rate was 3.19%

Of the last 100 threads 46% were technical or code related. The reply rate was 7.27%

Of the last 100 threads 48% were opinion or personal views. The reply rate was 3.02%

Of the last 100 threads 6% involved workmanship or mechanical construction. The reply rate was 2.62%

[infinity]

Is this a math lesson? ;)

[Dolfan]

Maybe some people don't want to be on the Mr. Rogers show, or it could be the censorship.

[roger]

It seems during summer months the forum does see less traffic, it will rebound when those that have lifes outside of the internet are back inside (winter) most of the time.

Roger

[roger]

Maybe some people don't want to be on the Mr. Rogers show, or it could be the censorship.

Could you elaborate on your post?

Roger

[khixxx]

Could you elaborate on your post?

Roger

It's not worth getting into, This thread is not electrical related please close it :)

[Dolfan]

Could you elaborate on your post?

Roger

I don't like being censored in the USA, period.

[ultramegabob]

there have been times in the past where the moderators may have been a little heavy handed, but it has been a while, I havent seen anything recently to bring this up and stir up a stink.

[iwire]

I don't like being censored in the USA, period.

Simple solution to that, start your own forum and set the rules as you see fit.:smile:

[roger]

I don't like being censored in the USA, period.

So, when you walk into any bodies house you feel you can do as you please regardless of what the owner believes or wants?

This is not a government Court yard under free speech laws, it is a privately owned forum, if you don't like it go some where else.

Roger

[ultramegabob]

It seems during summer months the forum does see less traffic, it will rebound when those that have lifes outside of the internet are back inside (winter) most of the time.

Roger

I would think this is most likely the reason....

[Rewire]

I think the summer work picture tends to take us away from the net plus it is summer and their are plenty of other activities.

I usually give the forum a quick look every day just to see whats been posted

[brian john]

There are forums that are not edited (censored as some say, and I WAS one of these at one time) and I enjoy those BUT, for a pure electrical site, knowledge based, code oriented, professional, NO BS, Keep MH as it is.


Some of you know what I mean.

Oh and while electricity is very important to many of us, it is summer, GET OUTSIDE.

[Dolfan]

I should not have to talk like you nice men from friendly little cities because somebody is afraid to upset the owner of this forum. I've been a customer of Mikes for a long time and spent alot of money for his material.

[roger]

I should not have to talk like you nice men from friendly little cities because somebody is afraid to upset the owner of this forum.

Probably not, but you don't have a choice. :grin:

BTW, I'm a 4th generation Floridian from a mean town in FL so you still have to abide by the rules. ;)

Roger

[LarryFine]

It seems during summer months the forum does see less traffic, it will rebound when those that have lifes outside of the internet are back inside (winter) most of the time.
Could you please elaborate on your post?! :-?

A life outside the internet? Outside of this forum?

Really?

[roger]

Could you please elaborate on your post?! :-?

A life outside the internet? Outside of this forum?

Really?

What part confused you Larry?

I appologize that I didn't give you time to post on top of yourself a few times

Roger

[brian john]

I should not have to talk like you nice men from friendly little cities because somebody is afraid to upset the owner of this forum. I've been a customer of Mikes for a long time and spent alot of money for his material.

There are rules set forward by the owner of this forum, the moderators as I understand it are to police the site and maintain a site per the rules as set forward.

It is someone else's nickel not mine or yours.

[jeremysterling]

The last 100 threads The reply rate was 3.19%

This may make it 3.191%.:grin:

[roger]

This may make it 3.191%.:grin:

Atleast. :grin:

Roger

[Dolfan]

I'm not looking to piss anybody off, but the topic was (replies). I've replied in the past and have been censored. The (G) rating of this forum would probably do better on some topics to allow a (PG) rating.

[roger]

I'm not looking to piss anybody off, but the topic was (replies). I've replied in the past and have been censored. The (G) rating of this forum would probably do better on some topics to allow a (PG) rating.

Fair enough but, we want this forum to be for all, including Children, Grandparents, Ministers, etc... so you will have to post with that in mind.

Thanks

Roger

[Dolfan]

Fair enough but, we want this forum to be for all, including Children, Grandparents, Ministers, etc... so you will have to post with that in mind.

Thanks

Roger

Your joking right? How many 9 year old electricians do you know?

[ActionDave]

there are forums that are not edited (censored as some say, and i was one of these at one time) and i enjoy those but, for a pure electrical site, knowledge based, code oriented, professional, no bs, keep mh as it is..

i agree!!!

[walkerj]

This IS the best electrical trade and code forum on the net.

Others are supplemental IMO.

The rules are here for a reason, so put your big girl panties on and deal with it:grin:

[nakulak]

I think that the statistics noted are meaningless.

for example, there are many repetitious questions which have been known to be answerred by one response. school is out. work is slow. there are many reasons for fluctuations in the forum. I don't believe that reply rate is a very good indicator - jmshio ( I think with the information you have, there may well be a better pulse indicator, just don't think reply rate is it)

[chris kennedy]

BTW, I'm a 4th generation Floridian from a mean town in FL



Go Gators!

Sorry, just wanted to slip that in before this thread is closed.

[walkerj]

Go Gators!

Sorry, just wanted to slip that in before this thread is closed.


Well then, I will say Go Tigers!:grin:

[Dolfan]

I'm sorry guys, ever since (MJ) passed, I haven't been myself.

[kbsparky]

Your joking right? How many 9 year old electricians do you know?Not many, but I got my start in this business at age 10. ;)

[ultramegabob]

I should not have to talk like you nice men from friendly little cities because somebody is afraid to upset the owner of this forum. I've been a customer of Mikes for a long time and spent alot of money for his material.

I take it by the backwards compliment, that you think you are a tough guy from a the "Big City" and you like to show it by being a potty mouth or being insulting.... I have traveled all over, and had my share of less than civil incindents with people, I speak my share of colorful language at times, but I have enough tact to know when not to use it, and enough respect for others that dont want to hear or read it.... And what does how much money you spend on Holts materials have to do with anything?

[peter d]

I should not have to talk like you nice men from friendly little cities because somebody is afraid to upset the owner of this forum. I've been a customer of Mikes for a long time and spent alot of money for his material.


Don't let the door hit you on the butt on the way out. :smile:

[peter d]

I'm sorry guys, ever since (MJ) passed, I haven't been myself.

Surely you are joking, right?


Right????


Of course you are joking. 8-)

[roger]

Not many, but I got my start in this business at age 10. ;)

Your joking right? How many 9 year old electricians do you know?

Ok, 10 years old, feel better?

Roger

[Dolfan]

Surely you are joking, right?


Right????


Of course you are joking. 8-)

yes,yes,yes. I'm just having a little fun. Where over 50% replies too. It was all a social experiment, thanks for the rapid response. I truely value all of yall's wisdom and experience.God bless!

[Dolfan]

I take it by the backwards compliment, that you think you are a tough guy from a the "Big City" and you like to show it by being a potty mouth or being insulting.... I have traveled all over, and had my share of less than civil incindents with people, I speak my share of colorful language at times, but I have enough tact to know when not to use it, and enough respect for others that dont want to hear or read it.... And what does how much money you spend on Holts materials have to do with anything?

My friend untill you have lived Miami, you don't know what colorful language is.

[electricmanscott]

Unions are good for>>>>>>insert comment here

[ultramegabob]

My friend untill you have lived Miami, you don't know what colorful language is.

I have spent time in Hollywood and Miami Florida, the colorful language there didnt bother me because it was usually in some other language....

[peter d]

Unions are good for>>>>>>insert comment here

Joining two sections of pipe together at a water heater.

[hurk27]

Probably not, but you don't have a choice. :grin:

BTW, I'm a 4th generation Floridian from a mean town in FL so you still have to abide by the rules. ;)

Roger

H'mmmm
Me too, Born in Miami, moved to the Everglades when I was 7, went to work for a electrical contractor friend of my dads at age 15 in Miami.

My Grandfather worked on the FEC while the Key West extension was built, I have two sisters and two Aunts born in Key West during that time.:D

Funny, my Grandfather also settled in NC after leaving Florida in the "60s" Harkers Island by Morehead City

[TOOL_5150]

Joining two sections of pipe together at a water heater.

A dielectric union of course!@

~Matt

[ohm]

Sorry if my post made anybody mad. I was just tying to get a discussion going that would explain the drop-off, if it actually existed.

It seems a lot of folks drop in to visit but don't comment. And, more people comment it it's technical in nature.

As noted, it's vacation time and a lot of folks are away. Also, these are tough economic times..maybe people are working?

The numbers aren't that meaningful, as was noted, and it wasn't rocket science.

I too "drop in" a lot and don't comment...unless I feel strongly or have something to offer.

[iMuse97]

For years I visited this forum, was rarely a member, and almost never posted. Recently I've changed that. I have purchased a few MH products in the past, and will be getting many more in the future.

I've always valued the ability of the forum to maintain focus on electrical issues. I like some friendly back-and-forth but really need a forum that is focused and doesn't go off track, usually toward someplace vulgar, as I've seen on a forum of another trade, which shall remain unnamed.

This is the best all-round forum for electricians by far, bar none, and remains so because of the focused nature of the threads. You can actually get answers to questions you may have, and to questions you never thought to ask, even.

Thanks to all: those who post, the moderators, and the owner.

:Go MH! Rah Rah!!:cool:

[cadpoint]

ohm, are your numbers off, or even bias?

I realize what your saying and even of the concern of an audience to get a response from!

To pick one subject line and to grab these stat's/numbers out of it I frankly don't get it.
There has to be some throw out in the percentages, nothing fits into the exact catalogs. There has to be a margin of error in your own poll!

How many people are continual guests here who only sponge up the information to never be seen or comment on a product or service much less a code matter, that they fully know and could nail the OP to the wall but will never leave the guest quarters!
To me that's more of a peeve to me.

The ratio of Guests to active is anywhere from 1 to 3 to 1 to 5 on average.
(while even throwing out the Mod's as guests that still 1 to 2 or 1 to 4 on ratio average) this is a matter of non participation, well maybe yes maybe no.

This is more of worry to me about all the guests, than the people that will share their wisdom, it the ones that won't or don't that really bother me!:D

[brian john]

I think that the statistics noted are meaningless.

for example, there are many repetitious questions which have been known to be answerred by one response. school is out. work is slow. there are many reasons for fluctuations in the forum. I don't believe that reply rate is a very good indicator - jmshio ( I think with the information you have, there may well be a better pulse indicator, just don't think reply rate is it)

WARNING OFF TOPIC


Often someone post several options to resolve a problem 10 post later someone else post one of the several again, happens all the time. Often only 3 of 30 post add anything of ACTUAL SUBSTANCE to the OP question. But all post add to the overall question usually.

[220/221]

This thread is not electrical related please close it


Best....post.....ever

The problem with moderators is that they seem to apply the rules according to their feeling on the subject.

Another thread "off topic" would have been closed.

I don't think censorship has anything to do with the traffic here but I just wanted to chime in.

[LarryFine]

Nobody is forced to read any thread. ;)

[ohm]

ohm, are your numbers off, or even bias?

I realize what your saying and even of the concern of an audience to get a response from!

To pick one subject line and to grab these stat's/numbers out of it I frankly don't get it.
There has to be some throw out in the percentages, nothing fits into the exact catalogs. There has to be a margin of error in your own poll!

How many people are continual guests here who only sponge up the information to never be seen or comment on a product or service much less a code matter, that they fully know and could nail the OP to the wall but will never leave the guest quarters!
To me that's more of a peeve to me.

The ratio of Guests to active is anywhere from 1 to 3 to 1 to 5 on average.
(while even throwing out the Mod's as guests that still 1 to 2 or 1 to 4 on ratio average) this is a matter of non participation, well maybe yes maybe no.

This is more of worry to me about all the guests, than the people that will share their wisdom, it the ones that won't or don't that really bother me!:D

Cadpoint, I don't believe the numbers are off and I tried not to bias them.

I don't even get why it drew such a response.

The subject was brought up in another discussion but it was off-topic so I thought I would introduce it as an OP.

I agree lots of folks raise a question, get good answers and don't even bother to say thanks. Some OP's provide little info, get folks working on their problem and never provide us with needed follow-up material for a proper solution.

It could be the viewers who don't participate are intimidated and don't want to be abused for asking a question they should know the answer to.

Really, the ratio of viewers to replies is not all that important and could have a perfectly legitimate explanation.

IMO the forum is one of the best and full participation provides full benefit.

[JFletcher]

I view a lot more than I post (100:1 ratio or more), because it's hard to learn while typing (mouth shut, eyes open thing).

Someone remarked lately that participation in the Forum seemed to be dropping off so I put the following together with the hope someone could help explain it.

The last 100 threads resulted in 58333 views but only 1859 replies The reply rate was 3.19%...

That's a pretty good ratio in a forum where guests cannot post. It's also pretty good compared to many of the other sites I see.

"It could be the viewers who don't participate are intimidated and don't want to be abused for asking a question they should know the answer to."

I've thought twice a few times because of that.

[TOOL_5150]

I like all the forums I belong to - they all have their own character and rules, some being more lax than others. This one is more like the class room, and the others are more like the playground. You wouldnt pee in your kitchen, and you wouldnt make dinner in the bathroom... they all have their own purpose.

~Matt

[brian john]

I view a lot more than I post (100:1 ratio or more),
I've thought twice a few times because of that.

Who are you?

[electricmanscott]

Best....post.....ever

The problem with moderators is that they seem to apply the rules according to their feeling on the subject.




This thread is exhibit A in that argument.

Now let's talk about some of the other "problems with moderators". :grin:

[roger]

Another thread "off topic" would have been closed.



And so is this one.

Roger