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It's also caused a number of 'blitz vets' to migrate away?
regards
Peter

Hi Peter,
I don't think its the site that chased the people away, I think it was the last round of bans, new rules and just the general disgust of what was going on !!! Half disliked the way people were posting and the other half didn't like the way new rules could get you banned because one person didn't like what you typed.

I don't think many people have left, they just don't do as much on the message boards anymore.

Chuck

That's for true Chuck! Perhaps my comment 'migrate away' is best explained by your last paragraph!
I see my warning level is still at 0% so best not reply to some others' posts, lol!
regards
Peter

I think it is a general feeling of change that keeps people away. Over the last 2 years it has become very clear that discussions about the game itself are not possible here. It leads to thread wrecking dressed up with smilies.
If you need an opponent or if you need to announce a short note then this board is suited.
Other than that it is just a fairground for a few. If you have something serious to discuss about the game it is best to turn directly to one of the developers.
We had some interesting observations about elevations over at the developement forum the other day. I did not dare to post it here as discussions here tend to deteriorate to infantile levels very quickly.

I've been very happy with the way things have been going. When I started as a moderator, people seemed to be leaving the site in droves, and the ones who were participating were doing so in a juvenile fashion, to put it mildly. The last three months there have been tons of new threads and new discussions and no stupid attacks. No one's been banned and there have been lots of interesting debates.

I'll admit there are a couple of guys who are constantly showing up and posting negatives, they don't like this and they don't like that and nothing is ever good enough for them, whether it's the site or the way Jim runs things or Matrix or new improvements to the game or Toni or me. They never offer help and contribute little or nothing to the club. I can't do anything about guys like that, though, as long things don't turn into flame wars, but, it sure makes you wonder what must be going on in their lives that seems to make them so miserable.

1. The site needs work, but it's not bad and will get better. I've seen a lot worse.
2. I question how many vets have really left, I'll bet it's not as many as you might think and the statistic should in fairness include the number of members who've stuck around and/or returned, because the boards have finally returned to a place for friendly discussions.
3. Quit worrying about bans. Smile more. Find something to laugh about, life is short. :)

Dave