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Soaker Leader · 12-10-2004, 12:21 PM

:blink: I just noticed we have 16 guest as I post this, and me and Racer are on so 18 people in total. I myself have never seen so many guest on at once. Doom and the SSCentral staff was right in the Email "Our forums are in their most active winter yet, we are much more popular than this time last year.". I guess we are going to make the goal of 20,000 post if we are active. we still have 21 days to go for about 480 more post. So keep going.

Forceuser · 12-10-2004, 12:36 PM

There were 11 there when I logged on a couple of hours ago and there is still 9 guests now.

Godzillasoaker65 · 12-11-2004, 03:03 PM

I used to come on in the summer and no one was on, and now in winter at least three on! BTW keep trying to post 5 a day, in the last 24 hours I have goten 12 posts.

Toaster · 12-11-2004, 05:11 PM

the reason so few are on during the summer is cuz we're all out on vacation or soaking the neighbors/our friends.

Ben · 12-11-2004, 06:05 PM

^ Those above two statements are very far off. The summer is THE MOST ACTIVE TIME OF THE YEAR. That statement is undeniable. Unless you are our having wars all day all summer long or on vacation all summer long, you still have time to post.

As you can see, nearly two years of posting statistics show that our forums are, by far, at their peak during the summer. Also be aware that the December 2004 post count is only thusfar, we still have 20 days left in this month.

Peeko · 12-12-2004, 12:57 AM

That is actually pretty interesting. When I came on the forums during American summer (Aussie winter) I hardly ever saw many people on. Maybe it's just the time differance. It still seems as though winter (in America+other countries or continents) has gotten off to a better start than summer when it really hasn't. :huh: Weird!

Ben · 12-12-2004, 08:07 AM

It's the time zones. When I'm on during the summer, I swear at any time there's at least 3 - 5 people online! Most of our members are on the east coast of the United States, or even a slightly different time zone, so that does make perfect sense.

We could be experiencing a better start right now due to four things:

1) Site redesign - This brought in a few new people already and will continue to
2) Goal of 20K in posts - This probably gave our members a reason to stay posting
3) Anticipation of the 2005 line - Likely is keeping a few people here during the winter
4) Mass Emails I sent - I sent an email to the forum membership announcing the site redesign and another more recent one announcing our 20k post goal

That's my view on why we're having such a strong winter, take it for what it's worth.

And if you'd like a complete December post count, my projection puts us at 1290 for that month. That does follow the previous December that was more popular than November. January and February both appear to be the "deadest" months, hopefully we'll still be able to get some good discussion at those times.

DX · 12-12-2004, 12:52 PM

Another reason is that we are sooo much bigger now. When I first joined there were less than 5000 posts. Now there are 19700 something! We will still grow in proportion to last year, just with much larger figures. May thru July feel like so long ago. For you newer members, if you stick around until next summer, you will be amazed at the activity. You think there's a lot going on now? Just wait :Hey, that's funny.: You won't even be able to keep up with the topics, there will be too many created too quickly. Although I do like it now, as there aren't any more topics praising liquidators. :P

Godzillasoaker65 · 12-12-2004, 03:08 PM

I guess I came on at odd times during the summer. :blink:

Neuro · 12-12-2004, 03:13 PM

I joined when there were about 1200 posts :blink: But I didn't start posting until there were about 2500.

Godzillasoaker65 · 12-12-2004, 03:17 PM

There is 7 people on now, And ten minutes ago only 3!

Toaster · 12-12-2004, 03:44 PM

yeah, another contribution to the post count may be the RP, which is now almost 10 pages long. and I know I was wrong about the summer thing, but I was demonstrating hyperbole.

NiborDude · 12-19-2004, 10:43 PM

Weird, and to think that the most users ever online was during december!

"Most users ever online was 18 on Dec 10 2004, 01:14 PM"

I believe the record before that one was also in December. Holiday madness every year! :Hey, that's funny.: I think it has something to do with school. I know during the summer I'm on at random times because of what I'm doing with friends and stuff. And when its the school year, I'm always on after school. So I guess everyone just swarms in after school. -_-

Godzillasoaker65 · 12-20-2004, 08:08 AM

Last time I think it was 18 or 19 on november 19. :P

Razor · 01-01-2005, 10:06 PM

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Originally posted by Peeko@Dec 12 2004, 01:57 AM
That is actually pretty interesting. When I came on the forums during American summer (Aussie winter) I hardly ever saw many people on. Maybe it's just the time differance. It still seems as though winter (in America+other countries or continents) has gotten off to a better start than summer when it really hasn't. :huh: Weird!
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That's because were typically on the computer later during the winter because you can't really post during school (though I have done this once or twice). :unsure:

12-10-2004, 12:36 PM	#2
Forceuser Use the force... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: UK Posts: 336 UserID: 281	There were 11 there when I logged on a couple of hours ago and there is still 9 guests now. __________________ Hey, images in sigs work again! Woo!

12-11-2004, 03:03 PM	#3
Godzillasoaker65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Springfield ma. which one do the simpsons live in? Posts: 259 UserID: 288	I used to come on in the summer and no one was on, and now in winter at least three on! BTW keep trying to post 5 a day, in the last 24 hours I have goten 12 posts. __________________ Soak, or be soaked that is the question!

12-11-2004, 05:11 PM	#4
Toaster Leggo my Lego, dangit! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: AB, Canada Posts: 185 UserID: 108	the reason so few are on during the summer is cuz we're all out on vacation or soaking the neighbors/our friends. __________________

12-11-2004, 06:05 PM	#5
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,985 UserID: 1	^ Those above two statements are very far off. The summer is THE MOST ACTIVE TIME OF THE YEAR. That statement is undeniable. Unless you are our having wars all day all summer long or on vacation all summer long, you still have time to post. As you can see, nearly two years of posting statistics show that our forums are, by far, at their peak during the summer. Also be aware that the December 2004 post count is only thusfar, we still have 20 days left in this month. __________________ email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas. Do not send me a PM or email about reading a certain post unless it's been a few days since you've posted. I try to read every post.

12-12-2004, 12:57 AM	#6
Peeko Junior member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 16 UserID: 280	That is actually pretty interesting. When I came on the forums during American summer (Aussie winter) I hardly ever saw many people on. Maybe it's just the time differance. It still seems as though winter (in America+other countries or continents) has gotten off to a better start than summer when it really hasn't. :huh: Weird! __________________ Psychiatrist: Why do you soak everyone? Me: Soaking is just a habit

12-10-2004, 12:21 PM	#1
Soaker Leader He who comes back... Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Apple Vally, Minnesota Posts: 228 UserID: 290	:blink: I just noticed we have 16 guest as I post this, and me and Racer are on so 18 people in total. I myself have never seen so many guest on at once. Doom and the SSCentral staff was right in the Email "Our forums are in their most active winter yet, we are much more popular than this time last year.". I guess we are going to make the goal of 20,000 post if we are active. we still have 21 days to go for about 480 more post. So keep going.

12-12-2004, 08:07 AM	#7
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,985 UserID: 1	It's the time zones. When I'm on during the summer, I swear at any time there's at least 3 - 5 people online! Most of our members are on the east coast of the United States, or even a slightly different time zone, so that does make perfect sense. We could be experiencing a better start right now due to four things: 1) Site redesign - This brought in a few new people already and will continue to 2) Goal of 20K in posts - This probably gave our members a reason to stay posting 3) Anticipation of the 2005 line - Likely is keeping a few people here during the winter 4) Mass Emails I sent - I sent an email to the forum membership announcing the site redesign and another more recent one announcing our 20k post goal That's my view on why we're having such a strong winter, take it for what it's worth. And if you'd like a complete December post count, my projection puts us at 1290 for that month. That does follow the previous December that was more popular than November. January and February both appear to be the "deadest" months, hopefully we'll still be able to get some good discussion at those times. __________________ email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas. Do not send me a PM or email about reading a certain post unless it's been a few days since you've posted. I try to read every post.

12-12-2004, 12:52 PM	#8
DX Wicked Super Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Easton / New London, CT Posts: 1,575 UserID: 75	Another reason is that we are sooo much bigger now. When I first joined there were less than 5000 posts. Now there are 19700 something! We will still grow in proportion to last year, just with much larger figures. May thru July feel like so long ago. For you newer members, if you stick around until next summer, you will be amazed at the activity. You think there's a lot going on now? Just wait :Hey, that's funny.: You won't even be able to keep up with the topics, there will be too many created too quickly. Although I do like it now, as there aren't any more topics praising liquidators. :P __________________ Mess With the Best, Get Soaked Like the Rest!! 2004 Red Sox - World Series Champions 2007 RED SOX - WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! 2003 Patriots - Super Bowl Champions 2004 Patriots - Super Bowl Champions 2007 Patriots - God Damnit!

12-12-2004, 03:08 PM	#9
Godzillasoaker65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Springfield ma. which one do the simpsons live in? Posts: 259 UserID: 288	I guess I came on at odd times during the summer. :blink: __________________ Soak, or be soaked that is the question!

12-12-2004, 03:13 PM	#10
Neuro Retired Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,081 UserID: 30	I joined when there were about 1200 posts :blink: But I didn't start posting until there were about 2500. __________________ "I used to care, but now I take a pill for that." You can pretty much ignore the times on that, I rarely ever have Xfire on when I play. I should, though.

12-12-2004, 03:17 PM	#11
Godzillasoaker65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Springfield ma. which one do the simpsons live in? Posts: 259 UserID: 288	There is 7 people on now, And ten minutes ago only 3! __________________ Soak, or be soaked that is the question!

12-12-2004, 03:44 PM	#12
Toaster Leggo my Lego, dangit! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: AB, Canada Posts: 185 UserID: 108	yeah, another contribution to the post count may be the RP, which is now almost 10 pages long. and I know I was wrong about the summer thing, but I was demonstrating hyperbole. __________________

12-19-2004, 10:43 PM	#13
NiborDude Retired Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ridgewood, NJ Posts: 682 UserID: 131	Weird, and to think that the most users ever online was during december! "Most users ever online was 18 on Dec 10 2004, 01:14 PM" I believe the record before that one was also in December. Holiday madness every year! :Hey, that's funny.: I think it has something to do with school. I know during the summer I'm on at random times because of what I'm doing with friends and stuff. And when its the school year, I'm always on after school. So I guess everyone just swarms in after school. -_- __________________ <span style='color:EEF2F7'>Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes! -Leonardo Da Vinci

12-20-2004, 08:08 AM	#14
Godzillasoaker65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Springfield ma. which one do the simpsons live in? Posts: 259 UserID: 288	Last time I think it was 18 or 19 on november 19. :P __________________ Soak, or be soaked that is the question!

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