Is the PF Journal Traffic Decline Real?

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The discussion centers on a perceived decline in activity within the PF journals following a site upgrade, with users noting fewer posts, views, and comments. One user expresses concern about the overall engagement, contrasting it with a previous upswing in activity. There is also confusion regarding the visibility of the "Read Journal" link under users' names, which seems inconsistent. The conversation includes lighthearted banter, but the main focus remains on the decline in journal traffic. Overall, users are questioning the impact of the site upgrade on community engagement.
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Is it my imagination or have the PF journals died since the site upgrade? (fewer posts, fewer views, almost no comments)

Seems like it was on the upswing not too long ago.
 
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I post in my journal every day!

Edit: Before the upgrade was there always a "Read Journal" link under the posters name? I've noticed that somtimes it's there while other times it's not.
 
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dav2008 said:
I post in my journal every day!

Edit: Before the upgrade was there always a "Read Journal" link under the posters name? I've noticed that somtimes it's there while other times it's not.
This link only exists under the UN of member who have journals!
 
Lisa! said:
This link only exists under the UN of member who have journals!
I meant that I don't always see it under my own name.
 
dav2008 said:
I meant that I don't always see it under my own name.
Sorry I've never noticed that!:redface:

What time is it, btw?
 
Time to buy a watch. :-p
 

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