Do the forums seem depressing to anyone else?
I love Q&A, but the forums don't make me feel very confident or enthusiastic. Has anyone else noticed this trend or am I just not giving it enough of a try?
You know, I often don't read all the responses to a topic or question because most people come into the forum wanting to reinforce their beliefs, rather than change them. So I just put in my two cents and move on. I used to feel depressed after reading all the comments.
The forums are not too bad now. You should have seen how it was after the big G Panda rolled out and when Hubpages changed to subdomain last year. So much negativity in the forums and many old-time hubbers left HP.
During my first few months, I seldom made comments in the forums. Hubpages is a good site with lots of wonderful friendly helpful hubbers. However, there are also a few mean, self-centered, egotistical, self-righteous, all-knowing... did I mention mean? people here. I had been slapped with sarcasm like "Thank you for your lack of knowledge, Rosie." I was too naive to know that as a newbie, I should keep my mouth shut, as I knew squat! LOL
I play in the Sandpit. Play with us there. The mean people very seldom play there... it's probably beneath them being all-knowing and all.
Welcome to Hubpages, rmcleve!
Yes, all the arguing gets absolutely vicious.
But I have to admit I don't like the ability to comment on posted answers to these questions. Recently saw a question that had an answer (if an unpopular one), the person who asked the question posted a snide comment about the answer, then the person who asked the question posted a rebuttal.
Doesn't that seem sort of forum like? I don't care for it.
by Mel Flagg COA, CPT, CHC, CNC 11 years ago
I've love using the comments section of my account page. But recently, I've been having problems replying to comments from that page. I can type in the reply, but when I hit the button to send the reply, nothing happens. Anyone else having this problem??
by Melanie Palen 12 years ago
I've been experiencing a drop in traffic for the last week or so. I've been seeing a lot of people in the forums talking about how they are seeing increases in traffic, but I am seeing the opposite. Is anyone else seeing a drop in traffic?
by Shadesbreath 15 years ago
I can't link on that. Did they block hubpages and I missed the announcement or am I just having a wierd issue all my own?
by slimmingcircle 13 years ago
I was walking down the street this morning when I suddenly got a real bad craving for a boiled egg. I could almost taste it. There was no reason for this to happen and I haven't had a boiled egg in weeks. Anyone else get weird cravings?
by Larry Horton 11 years ago
Do you know of anyone else that has been banned from the forums for over 3 months?I was banned for a relatively minor banter issue on a hub relating to moderatior power back in January and I am still unable to access the forums.
by Brandon Lobo 4 years ago
Anyone else notice a drop in Caloriebee traffic? Rankings have also taken a big hit. From #4 for a term for at least 5 years to #92 since last night. This is the first time it dropped below #5 and until over a year ago it was #2 for a few years. This is in line with the new June update, so I'm...
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