Hi guys,

I've noticed over the last few months that the Forum hasn't been generating the sort of traffic that it used to. I'm sure that there are several reasons for this, and while a few users have chosen to point the blame at Miakal, I feel that he's done a good job as Forum Administrator. Every time there's been a problem or an issue, he's been on it quickly, something I've appreciated given my limited time.

While it's true that a few people have left the Forum due to Miakal's authority, I'm of the opinion that there are other more significant factors. Miakal believes that all the downtime that the site experienced before the server transfer was a big reason for the drop in traffic, and I think that's a valid point. He also thinks that the traditionally cyclical nature of the wrestling business is another reason (as the industry is currently on the downswing) but I don't consider that to be an overly significant factor, as the site has done just as well overall so far this year as it did three or four years ago.

What I'm wondering from you guys is, what sorts of things can be done to help bring people back to the Forum? What do you think would make it better?

I've had a few people send me messages saying that I should post more often on the Forum, and a couple people said that I'm believed to be "indifferent" about the board. To an extent I suppose that's true; I check the Forum every day to see how traffic is and to make sure people are behaving themselves, but I typically don't stick around that long. I'll try to start posting more often. But I'm not what you'd call a "topic starter" by nature, so I'd prefer to answer questions and add my two cents to topics started by others. If you post something directed at me, I'll try to always respond.

Thanks,


J