I think posting volume is a fraction of those days
It’s just an evolution of things .....the chronology of forums is a new “science “
We’ve lost prolific posters to death....we’re an aging forum
All forums age. 4chan is now probably mid 20s
Well when I joined here it was around 40 or so I’d guess median age
Then there are those who simply tire of it and leave
Then you have the purged....another matter and we’ve sure had some vitriol here over that in the hey day
When you think of yourself as important and relevant to the universe, go outside some evening, in the dark, and look up at the moon and stars. And realize that when you pass, you will be blessed if someone looking up at the night sky asks, “ I wonder whatever happened to…?”
Fondly remember others as you wish others to remember you. We’re here for a short while, less than a good dog is to your life.
Yes, in the period from its launching February 1997, 25 years ago till maybe 2007, FR had it most active membership, after which, besides a significant Purge, saw the real rise of Facebook and Twitter, and the decline of Myspace, and the soon expositional rise of Smart phone use, which has led to the rise of TikTok as being the most popular website of 2021. So maybe a video of selected article summaries on the FR article page could be explored? But who will study the word of God in this Vanity Faire?
I have been here since 1998 and have seen the forum age. Fr saved me during a hard time. Unlike some of the people here, although a daily regular I have never been a off forum friend of anyone. I have had dealings with folks but just never a sustained connection.