Call me crazy -- but think i saw only one visitor online now (me) -- is this true?

[agent107]

greetings all,

i've recently gained so much from this forum -- correct me i I'm wrong -- but i see i'm the only one online now -- it is such a busy list -- thoughts?


agent107

[Mike Weins]

We have not recovered from Mr. Lester's mismanagement of BrainTalk from 2004-2007 or 2008 ish. The 3+ month downtime in the summer of 2006 really hurt our activity as well as some really bad blood between some former members and the moderator / admin team. With all of the other social media sites available now, forum attendance has dropped across a majority of forums. Mr. Lester kept us in the past for far too long, and it's still going to take awhile to recover. But we are trying

[agate]

Also, agent, you may not be aware that many people opt to be "invisible" here--so they show up only as "guests" online when you look down at the bottom of the screen where it says who's browsing this forum.

[Earth Mother 2 Angels]

((((((Agent107))))))

What we lack in numbers we more than compensate for in sincerity and caring support.

Mike Weins and our BT team are doing a fabulous job of rebuilding our community, which is no easy task in competition with the major social media venues. Quite a few of our members, like me, are "old timers," who have been BT members for 10 or more years. We're here, and we're staying!

You will make life-long friends here, who understand what you're experiencing and will offer a wealth of knowledge to help you on your journey.

As Agate said, there are more of us here than it may appear.

Love & Light,

Rose

[PattiLee]

I lurk once a month or so, just to see how the old timers are doing, and if anyone new needs some help. The board moves very slowly these days. That makes me a bit sad. I often wonder how everyone is doing.

[SalpalSally]

We have not recovered from Mr. Lester's mismanagement of BrainTalk from 2004-2007 or 2008 ish. The 3+ month downtime in the summer of 2006 really hurt our activity as well as some really bad blood between some former members and the moderator / admin team. With all of the other social media sites available now, forum attendance has dropped across a majority of forums. Mr. Lester kept us in the past for far too long, and it's still going to take awhile to recover. But we are trying

Yes and some of those, quick to assemble, stand in Forums, that
formed at that time, left a bad taste in my mouth and alienated
many members. A lot of those peeps just disappeared.

I will always remember the great days here and was sad when
JL lost interest. I am here because this will always be "My First
Love"

Thanks Mike and Dave for your loyalty.

[Ging]

Brain talk saved me when I was told I had an aneurysm, I found this place when I googled " aneurysm " so many offered support and caring....so many supported me in other forums as I dealt with life's challenges, I am not always logged in , but I am here every single day checking to see how some of the folks that were here for me are doing. I have made some very dear friends here . Thank you all for posting to me in each of the forums. GING

[Earth Mother 2 Angels]

Idea for Lurker Luring

((((((Hugs to All))))))

Hey! Let's throw a party! A Lurker's Luau!! Something fun to lure the lurkers out of hiding!

It's officially summer now (with a Super Moon tonight!), so we could have an Hawaiian theme. Maybe Mike, you could find us a beachy summer skin for the season? Some tropical smilies? Drinks with tiny umbrellas in them?

We could start a thread in the Chit Chat forum, "Lurker's Luau," and promote it on the home page somehow. For example: Lurkers, we miss you! We you! Come back and join the party. A Luau just for you! Bring us up to date on you and your world! Lurk no more! Click here to join the fun!

I'd be there in my grass skirt and lei welcoming the Lurkers. Okay, maybe sweats and a lei! (Grass skirt days are likely behind me!)

I just felt festive this evening and thought a cyber party might be a different and fun way to generate conversation and increase participation. I'm not married to the idea ~ just tossing it out there.



Love & Light,

Rose

[Mike Weins]

I kind of forgot about a summer theme prepping for school I'll look for one and / or try to make a quickie over the weekend.

[agate]

A lurker-luring luau? I'm glad there's still this emoticon:

[Earth Mother 2 Angels]

Tropical-ish Smilies



((((((Mike))))))

Studies first!! There is NO pressure here, my friend! We're just tossing out ideas. And there certainly isn't any urgency attached to any ideas!

((((((agate))))))

I had no idea we had that smilie/emoticon! Great find! We're off to a flying start!

Here are some more, which might be relevant to a luau/tropical setting:







All we need now are leis, palm trees, an ocean wave, and Don Ho!!

Aloha!

Love & Light,

Rose

[agent107]

Wow!

hi all,

what an interesting and informative thread -- i could generally out-lurk any lurker -- hey, if i can be here -- so can you other lurkers . . . .

agent107

[joy]

my neighbor actuallty had a hwaiian type party. it was for people she worked with but as a neighbor we often were invited and know she is wonderful cook. the newspaper featured her menu and it made my mouth water. love that fish - rose.

[Frog42]

Here's good old Don :):

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[Earth Mother 2 Angels]

((((((joy))))))

The is one of our smilies! I never knew that it or the beach scene existed! Did you attend your neighbor's Hawaiian party? I've been to a few in my much much younger years, and they were always good fun.

((((((Vicky))))))

There he is!!!! Tiny bubbles ...

Love & Light,

Rose