Do you think GD's getting better or worse? Why?

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The discussion revolves around perceptions of the quality of General Discussion (GD) threads over time, exploring whether GD is improving or declining. Participants share their views on the nature of threads, the impact of specific members, and the overall engagement in the forum.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that the quality of GD threads varies depending on who is online and participating.
  • Others argue that GD was more interesting in the past, citing threads from 2004 as examples of higher quality.
  • A few participants express that meaningful and on-topic threads seem to be declining, particularly since May.
  • There is a suggestion that the increase in forum membership has led to a decrease in the focus and coherence of threads.
  • Some participants humorously attribute the decline in quality to specific members, while others defend those members or downplay the similarities between threads.
  • One participant expresses a desire to add a poll to gauge opinions but later retracts this idea, indicating uncertainty about its effectiveness.
  • There are light-hearted exchanges about the relationships between members and their contributions to the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on whether GD is getting better or worse, with multiple competing views and expressions of uncertainty about the factors influencing thread quality.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference specific threads and members, indicating a reliance on personal experiences and perceptions that may not be universally shared. There is also mention of the potential for bias based on individual engagement levels.

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Do you think GD's getting better or worse? Why?
 
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The quality seems to vary depending whos on line :-p
 
Who's in GD not only who's on line. Anyway I think GD was much better in the past. I read some threads of GD 2004 and they were really interesting.
 
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Meaningful and on-topic threads seem to be in decline as of late.
 
matthyaouw said:
Meaningful and on-topic threads seem to be in decline as of late.
Yep, since May.
 
prolly cause of Lisa! :rolleyes: [/size]
 
I think you this smilie isn't suitable here, Evo.:wink:

First of all, they're not recent threads.
Then, I don't see any important similarity btw them, but perhaps you're right you can say they are somehow similar:
What a boring GD: I said there must be something wrong with me or GD.(try to find the problem)

In GD: Just wanted to know whether I'm the only one who usually reply to threads without reading all the replies or not.:blushing:

PF Pet Peeves: has nothing to do with them. Just wanted to know what others don't like about PF not only GD.

And this one : Try to get the reason of popularity of GD in the past .

Anyway I'd be grateful if you delet this thread. You know in fact I wanted to add a poll to this thread but now I think it wouldn't work. I promise not to start any other similar thread anymore!
 
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yomamma said:
prolly cause of Lisa! :rolleyes: [/size]

I agree wholheartdly, although there are other people responsible as well.
 
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Lisa! said:
I think you this smilie isn't suitable here, Evo.:wink:
First of all, they're not recent threads.
Then, I don't see any important similarity btw them, but perhaps you're right you can say they are somehow similar:
What a boring GD: I said there must be something wrong with me or GD.(try to find the problem)
In GD: Just wanted to know whether I'm the only one who usually reply to threads without reading all the replies or not.:blushing:
PF Pet Peeves: has nothing to do with them. Just wanted to know what others don't like about PF not only GD.
And this one : Try to get the reason of popularity of GD in the past .
Anyway I'd be grateful if you delet this thread. You know in fact I wanted to add a poll to this thread but now I think it wouldn't work. I promise not to start any other similar thread anymore!

Vote of confidence for Lisa!'s thread-starting skills: all those in favour, say 'aye'.

Aye!
 
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Lisa! said:
You know in fact I wanted to add a poll to this thread but now I think it wouldn't work. I promise not to start any other similar thread anymore!
Do you want to add a poll? I can add one for you.

You've started some fun threads. I just thought it was funny how many threads you started about GD.
 
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Oooh, I see that Moonrat has a birthday today. Moonbear, any relation? :-p
 
  • #14
Evo said:
Do you want to add a poll? I can add one for you.
You've started some fun threads. I just thought it was funny how many threads you started about GD.

I like all kinds polls :smile:
 
  • #15
I blame PF's popularity for GD'S demise, back in the day when there was fewer members on the site the threads tended to stay on topic for longer. Whereas now most threads are just a horrible disjointed mess.
 
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Bladibla said:
I agree wholheartdly, although there are other people responsible as well.
In the case of my avatar, would it be appropriate if I told you that I agree wholefartedly?
 
  • #17
Evo said:
Oooh, I see that Moonrat has a birthday today. Moonbear, any relation? :-p
:smile: Nope, but that no good, dirty rat owes me money! (Or was that chocolate? :rolleyes:) :smile: Just kidding. I don't have a clue...I don't know if I've ever even seen posts by that member, though I've seen them in the who's online list once in a while.
 
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I thought moonrat was moonbear's mom (?)
 

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