Is the Recent Surge in PF Traffic Linked to the Academic Season?

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The recent surge in PF traffic appears to correlate with the academic season, particularly as universities resume for the spring semester. Observations indicate a notable increase in user engagement, with mentors handling double the issues in January compared to December. There is a mix of university-related inquiries and questions from new users not affiliated with academia. This seasonal trend suggests that the academic calendar significantly impacts forum activity. Overall, the increase in traffic is viewed positively, highlighting the cyclical nature of user engagement in relation to academic schedules.
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I have noticed an increase, could be back to school weeks but just seems a little more than usual.
No hard data other than me noticing.
A good thing if correct.
 
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Yep, PF is very seasonal. Most universities came back for the spring semester this week.
 
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"And I looked, and behold a [new semester]: and his name that sat on him was [Physics], and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the [half] part of the [year], to kill with [assignment], and with hunger, and with [exams], and with the [graduate students] of the earth." Revelations 6:8 (modified)
 
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pinball1970 said:
No hard data other than me noticing.
I can say that the Mentors handled about twice the number of issues in January (so far) compared to all of December. Can we send all the students back home for some more holidays please...? :wink:
 
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Haborix said:
"And I looked, and behold a [new semester]: and his name that sat on him was [Physics], and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the [half] part of the [year], to kill with [assignment], and with hunger, and with [exams], and with the [graduate students] of the earth." Revelations 6:8 (modified)
It's "Revelation" John only had one ;)

The reason I asked was, even taking into account return to Uni lads and lassies, I noticed a newbie increase asking questions of a non uni type.
 
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pinball1970 said:
It's "Revelation" John only had one ;)

The reason I asked was, even taking into account return to Uni lads and lassies, I noticed a newbie increase asking questions of a non uni type.
Maybe my modification counts as a new revelation:biggrin:? I'll stop blaspheming now.
 
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