Where is everyone?

Discussion in 'Homeschooling' started by traceycm1, Nov 14, 2015.

  1. traceycm1

    traceycm1 New Member

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    Where did everyone go?
     
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  3. Lindina

    Lindina Active Member

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    I think Facebook. I check in here every morning, and many days in a row it tells me there are no new threads to read. I think the spammers killed it, and that last troll who insisted that Common Core was not bad....
     
  4. SeekTruth

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    I still check just about every day. I think Lindina is right. Many have left for a reason. In the past this site really felt like a community. We had all kinds of wonderful discussions about everything. Several years ago a few more outspoken folks joined that could not stand that others had a different view or thought. I think a lot left when a certain few only wanted their own voice heard. :(
     
  5. 2littleboys

    2littleboys Moderator

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    Yep. I agree. I'm still here, though. :)
     
  6. traceycm1

    traceycm1 New Member

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    I used to get so much good advice/info/ideas on here!
     
  7. Lindina

    Lindina Active Member

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    I have loved this board for years and (almost!) everybody on it! Yes, it really has seemed like a real community and it feels sad and lonely when I check in and no one's here. It's going to be up to us to keep it going, revive it!
     
  8. Amanda

    Amanda Administrator Staff Member

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    Hi :love: I'm still here. I started a FB page for Homeschool Spot and would like to add a blog. The forum software needs to be upgraded too, but that will be a big time/$ investment.

    Here is the FB page if you want to "like" it. I am working on some graphics for it and will start posting more.
    https://www.facebook.com/Homeschool-Spot-1419686575018673/
     
  9. Amanda

    Amanda Administrator Staff Member

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    We still have a considerable amount of traffic, but we have a lot of lurkers. We need to draw in more members and that will stimulate discussion. I don't think an FB page alone will do that, but every little bit of exposure helps. :)
     
  10. Jackie

    Jackie Active Member

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    Becky also started a FB page for some of the old-timers. With me, since I'm now down to just one, I don't have the questions, or don't feel I need as much input, or something like that! Miss y'all, but don't even think to stop by!
     
  11. Amanda

    Amanda Administrator Staff Member

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    The FB page is different than the group(s) that were started. It won't replace the forum. It will be for sharing Homeschool resources and ideas. :)
     
  12. Lindina

    Lindina Active Member

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    What's Becky's page?
     
  13. featherhead

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    The Spot has become pretty quiet :(. My 6 and 8 year olds are in public school this year, so I don't have much to post about for now. We will be homeschooling again next year.
     
  14. eyeofthestorm

    eyeofthestorm Active Member

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    I've not been that active here, but I've been on here for years, and have really valued the input. I used to regularly refer people here. The only reason I haven't lately is just because it's been quieter.

    I, too, have been even quieter than normal for me here. But, I do check in periodically.
     

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