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Smartboy · 05-28-2009, 06:22 PM

This is my very first time on the "Chit-Chat" board! Up until rather recently, I did not even know what it was! The reason that I am here now is to vent some frustration about my failure to stimulate any conversation on the "Sitcomes Online" Message Board. I have really been racking my brain to think of things to write about that other members might be interested in. My most recent thread was on the "Gimme a Break!" page and it is called "Brooke Shields". You would have to read the post to know why I gave it that name. In any event, the last time I checked, it had six views and zero responses. Other pages that I have been very unsuccessful in stimulating any conversation on for weeks if not months include, Caroline in the City, Mad About You, and Will and Grace. The Brady Bunch, Facts of Life, Friaser and Friends have also been on the slow side. Would anyone like to kick around some theories as to why this is?

Janice · 05-28-2009, 06:38 PM

Go easy. PM me if you're curious as to why.

MickeyMac · 05-28-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Smartboy

This is my very first time on the "Chit-Chat" board! Up until rather recently, I did not even know what it was! The reason that I am here now is to vent some frustration about my failure to stimulate any conversation on the "Sitcomes Online" Message Board. I have really been racking my brain to think of things to write about that other members might be interested in. My most recent thread was on the "Gimme a Break!" page and it is called "Brooke Shields". You would have to read the post to know why I gave it that name. In any event, the last time I checked, it had six views and zero responses. Other pages that I have been very unsuccessful in stimulating any conversation on for weeks if not months include, Caroline in the City, Mad About You, and Will and Grace. The Brady Bunch, Facts of Life, Friaser and Friends have also been on the slow side. Would anyone like to kick around some theories as to why this is?

I can understand your frustration but dont let it get you down. I have posted several threads here that have sunk without a trace and not one person posted on. I guess it depends on what people's tastes are. To be honest I would love to see more people post on the 50's and 60's sitcom threads but I know that there are a lot of younger people here who are not familiar or have any interest in older shows, and I can dig that. I would say keep posting, and sooner or later someone will post a reply.

Mr. Television · 05-28-2009, 10:02 PM

Yea a lot of the sitcom boards are dead. I wish more people would post over there but only certain ones seem to get all the action. At least your trying.

Hollow · 05-28-2009, 10:09 PM

if you look around here, threads usually have about 10 times more views than replies.

Nighthawk76 · 05-28-2009, 11:40 PM

You can never really tell when a thread is going to go over well or not. About two weeks ago I created a thread on the Family Ties board called "Do You Really Think There Is A Family Out There Like The Keatons" which I was really very proud of and not a single person responded to it. However, a couple of months ago I created a thread here at Chit Chat called "Members Association" which I thought would sink without a trace, but it ended up being very popular. You just never can tell what will peak people's interests and what will not.

ekkostar · 05-28-2009, 11:47 PM

Most of the boards at Sitcoms Online are dead, I think it's been beaten out by LiveJournal and TV.com. I never really liked LiveJournal for TV shows because the atmosphere is so glossy and phony.

Schmoopie · 05-29-2009, 12:08 AM

Whenever I see a thread that has no replies, I try to post something so that the author knows that it's been read, but I hear what you are saying. It is frustrating when you expect a lot of responses and don't get very many.

Chocoholic · 05-29-2009, 02:36 PM

I feel the same way too sometimes. It seems like not many people post over at the boards for my favorite shows. If it wasn't for Chit Chat, I wouldn't bother. Thank God there are so many people here to chat with

TripperFan · 05-30-2009, 12:20 PM

That's why I usually come to chitchat mostly. Again, not every thread gets a response, but there's always something to talk about here. I think you'll find it will help when the other boards are quiet.

Welcome Smartboy!!

Penny Lane · 05-30-2009, 04:04 PM

The Mama's Family board used to be really active but lately it has been dead. The reason I think is that we have exhausted all topics there after so many years. And yes there are so many other boards like My Space and Face Book. Personally I prefer SO but lately I haven't had a lot of time to spend here and after almost 8 years that I have posted here it gets a little dull. But I still do log on almost everyday but I don't always post. As this was my very first message board I am quite sentimental about it.I just like to keep up with things and people.

JamesG · 05-30-2009, 04:59 PM

It's been mentioned here before but you really have no way of knowing if your thread will grow or disappear with zero responses.

However, don't be discouraged if your thread doesn't get any responses right away because you never know when your thread might "come back from the dead" so to speak.

I had posted a question on the Hope & Faith board and it wasn't until two months later when someone responded to my question. Then after that a small discussion had emerged.

Another time I asked about That 80's Show in the short-lived forum and the first response wasn't until about a month later.

There will always be new people coming to the forums and eventually someone may stumble upon your post. It could take weeks, months, or years so you never do really know.

Retro4Life · 05-30-2009, 06:46 PM

I was REALLY curious what this thread was about, given the title...

But yes, I agree. I've started a few threads that went absolutely nowhere, with topics I really wanted feedback on and got bupkis, but hey, that's the way it goes. It's a crap shoot at best, as everyone has noted, and I don't get discouraged. I just keep plugging away; it's the squeaky wheel that gets all the grease, after all!

Keep on trying and welcome to the board.

Jessica · 05-30-2009, 08:41 PM

Welcome!

Smartboy · 05-30-2009, 10:08 PM

I would just like that thank everyone who has responded to this thread for all of their support and encouragement! Thanks a million!

05-28-2009, 06:22 PM	#1
Smartboy Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 06, 2007 Location: South Orange, NJ Posts: 4,231	My First Time This is my very first time on the "Chit-Chat" board! Up until rather recently, I did not even know what it was! The reason that I am here now is to vent some frustration about my failure to stimulate any conversation on the "Sitcomes Online" Message Board. I have really been racking my brain to think of things to write about that other members might be interested in. My most recent thread was on the "Gimme a Break!" page and it is called "Brooke Shields". You would have to read the post to know why I gave it that name. In any event, the last time I checked, it had six views and zero responses. Other pages that I have been very unsuccessful in stimulating any conversation on for weeks if not months include, Caroline in the City, Mad About You, and Will and Grace. The Brady Bunch, Facts of Life, Friaser and Friends have also been on the slow side. Would anyone like to kick around some theories as to why this is?

05-28-2009, 10:02 PM	#4
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	Yea a lot of the sitcom boards are dead. I wish more people would post over there but only certain ones seem to get all the action. At least your trying.
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05-28-2009, 11:47 PM	#7
ekkostar Coffee, Tea & Larroquette! Senior Member Join Date: Apr 16, 2005 Posts: 1,077	Most of the boards at Sitcoms Online are dead, I think it's been beaten out by LiveJournal and TV.com. I never really liked LiveJournal for TV shows because the atmosphere is so glossy and phony.
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05-29-2009, 12:08 AM	#8
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	Whenever I see a thread that has no replies, I try to post something so that the author knows that it's been read, but I hear what you are saying. It is frustrating when you expect a lot of responses and don't get very many.
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05-30-2009, 12:20 PM	#10
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	That's why I usually come to chitchat mostly. Again, not every thread gets a response, but there's always something to talk about here. I think you'll find it will help when the other boards are quiet. Welcome Smartboy!!
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05-28-2009, 06:38 PM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Go easy. PM me if you're curious as to why.

05-28-2009, 10:09 PM	#5
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	if you look around here, threads usually have about 10 times more views than replies.

05-28-2009, 11:40 PM	#6
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	You can never really tell when a thread is going to go over well or not. About two weeks ago I created a thread on the Family Ties board called "Do You Really Think There Is A Family Out There Like The Keatons" which I was really very proud of and not a single person responded to it. However, a couple of months ago I created a thread here at Chit Chat called "Members Association" which I thought would sink without a trace, but it ended up being very popular. You just never can tell what will peak people's interests and what will not.

05-29-2009, 02:36 PM	#9
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	I feel the same way too sometimes. It seems like not many people post over at the boards for my favorite shows. If it wasn't for Chit Chat, I wouldn't bother. Thank God there are so many people here to chat with

05-30-2009, 04:04 PM	#11
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,263	The Mama's Family board used to be really active but lately it has been dead. The reason I think is that we have exhausted all topics there after so many years. And yes there are so many other boards like My Space and Face Book. Personally I prefer SO but lately I haven't had a lot of time to spend here and after almost 8 years that I have posted here it gets a little dull. But I still do log on almost everyday but I don't always post. As this was my very first message board I am quite sentimental about it.I just like to keep up with things and people.
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05-30-2009, 04:59 PM	#12
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,168	It's been mentioned here before but you really have no way of knowing if your thread will grow or disappear with zero responses. However, don't be discouraged if your thread doesn't get any responses right away because you never know when your thread might "come back from the dead" so to speak. I had posted a question on the Hope & Faith board and it wasn't until two months later when someone responded to my question. Then after that a small discussion had emerged. Another time I asked about That 80's Show in the short-lived forum and the first response wasn't until about a month later. There will always be new people coming to the forums and eventually someone may stumble upon your post. It could take weeks, months, or years so you never do really know.

05-30-2009, 06:46 PM	#13
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	I was REALLY curious what this thread was about, given the title... But yes, I agree. I've started a few threads that went absolutely nowhere, with topics I really wanted feedback on and got bupkis, but hey, that's the way it goes. It's a crap shoot at best, as everyone has noted, and I don't get discouraged. I just keep plugging away; it's the squeaky wheel that gets all the grease, after all! Keep on trying and welcome to the board.

05-30-2009, 08:41 PM	#14
Jessica Retro fan Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 09, 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 9,034	Welcome!

05-30-2009, 10:08 PM	#15
Smartboy Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 06, 2007 Location: South Orange, NJ Posts: 4,231	I would just like that thank everyone who has responded to this thread for all of their support and encouragement! Thanks a million!