12-09-2007, 04:50 AM
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I just checked my profile. I was the 32 person to sign up and have been a member since 6/20/03. I guess you wouldn't be able to tell by the number of post I make. At first this site was pretty slow moving. I would only check it every few weeks and minimal post were here. Then things started picking up as the word got to everyone on a few of the other forums that there was a forum for Puna ... Guess I just wanted to convery I have watched this site grow. I read it every day & would post more often but I mostly read it at work and it is easier to read than post while at work...
Since this has been mentioned a couple of times - here are two examples -
Carolyn 2.1 posts per day
Me 1.9 posts per day
Neither of these are excessive (IMHO).
I could go on but (and I knew Carolyn wouldn't mind)... So when Rob said one person could only post 4 a day... didnt seem unfair.
I agree with you - when I worked in Hilo, I read more often than posted and was also getting familiar with the posters before I jumped in. Now that I work from home, and my internet connection is slower, I have more time to respond and I think I have a little better sense of who is who. (Hence why I had Rob pull a thread - I posted it in anger and it didnt go anywhere productively like the helio or superferry issues). I also have met many more of you in person and have a much better sense of who you are and your intentions when you post. I find some great answers here - (specific thank you to Mitzi and Puna Farm boy in gardening!!). I find answers to Bldg questions - or am able to help someone (again thank you this AM to the pond liner thread!)
Rob does a great job of letting us all natter and discuss! You know he has a real job, and volunteers his time all over, and still makes time to referee here.
One of the things I would like to see happen less is "hope they arent my neighbor" postings. Remember every one has a side and we may only be being presented with one side.
My 2 cents!