02-05-2019, 11:02 AM
(02-05-2019, 10:28 AM)dfrecore Wrote:(02-05-2019, 09:38 AM)rvm Wrote:(02-04-2019, 08:38 PM)jsd Wrote: Wow, I'm a long-timer now
I have been posting much less because I've started my grad studies. I still try to chime in when I think it's helpful, but I don't read every new post immediately like I used to
Aside from starting at Georgia tech, I'm also in a job role that has more responsibilities now and much less free time to browse the internet -- which is mostly a good thing
I also agree with what dfrecore said -- We've been answering the same questions asked in different ways for a while now. That's to be expected, new members pop up all the time and we can't expect them to read everything on the forum before asking a question. But I answer those questions less so than I used to, but thankfully there are other newer folks (and some patienter long time folks) that are still there to help out.
I try to stay out of the political talks for the most part, but I definitely get sucked in from time to time. It's a very fruitless endeavor on this form, and I'm happy that I've apparently been missing these posts lately.
My apologies for mixing up the letters of your forum ID. Congratulations on pursual of your GT degree. Glad you're still here!
Those political posts are fruitless. From my perspective, it seemed like that was what was driving away the folks with the knowledge-base. I wish folks on this forum would not bring politics to the table as there are an endless number of venues to express any viewpoint. No matter which side we stand on, we all have something to contribute to a better educational experience. Isn't that the reason we're all here?
I'm pretty lost at this point - no idea what you're talking about. The reason some people leave is because they've gotten their degrees, have other stuff going on, etc. I'm almost positive they're not "driven away" by any particular posts. They might be driven away by someone complaining about the forum though! The political stuff is almost entirely relegated to the Off Topic Area, which you could simply avoid by not going to that section. I only go there when I'm feeling a little feisty!
@dfrecore, I don't think anyone in this thread has complained about anyone or anything. I thought we were having a respectful discussion. It does seem to have gone in the woods so it's a good time to end it.
Robin
Member since 2008
~ Slowly collecting credits from a variety of sources. Almost finished with my baccalaureate degree.
Member since 2008
~ Slowly collecting credits from a variety of sources. Almost finished with my baccalaureate degree.