I cannot remember the last time I posted on here, but I do visit every other day and love reading the posts, when BB is on I am here several times a day, thanks to all who post and keep me entertained. 

why not join in more Machel and Keef?..it's great to see some old names  

*Seconds* 

*thirds*

*fourths*  

Fifths 

come here you  just jump in and join the chatter

The forum has been an important part of my life for ages and I won't be leaving, but I do struggle to find anything to post nowadays. I think we just miss new blood and different perspectives to keep things bubbling. It's cosy and comfortable but a little fizz would be nice.

* sixftheses *

I think it's a little too small now. Anyone looking in who wasn't here from the beginning probably wouldn't join because it's full of threads with "in" jokes and pals talking about things in the past etc. That's not a bad thing.....if you've been here and know the score but for newbies it can be intimidating and a little off putting. Looking at the threads on the 1st page now...where would a newbie jump in comfortably? Looking back...where would a newbie jump in without the accusation of being an ex member? IMO that comes from a few who spoiled it for genuine newbies 

For want of a better word the forum has become "stale". There's nothing exciting that would entice new members in and it's probably why some have left. Not wanting to cause arguments either but there was a hell of a lot of banning that went on that wasn't entirely justified. In that first year we must have lost half the members due to bans. The carry on that happened in that first year IMO set the tone for the forum. How many people got involved in threads back then and how many get involved now? Members that are still here but the only difference is now they lurk rather than post. Complain about the arguments all you like but it made this place come alive and brought everyone out of the woodwork 

Add to that people getting jobs, having families etc it doesn't leave a lot

Good post Cagney

One of the reasons also is that some days, the forum is very slow moving and you hardly get any response or reaction sometimes.  Some days I see like 3 or 4 posts submitted in about half an hour.  I keep opening tabs and going to different sites, and then I come back, because I get bored waiting for the threads to move on.    I am actually seriously thinking of taking a break from here tbh.  And then coming back in a couple of months, to see if there are new members...

Excellent post Cagney

It's the hormones...makes the brain kick in 

I think mine have deserted me since I started going to the gym! Btw do you ever see Lacey around? I think of her every time I see or hear Hull City mentioned footywise

I think others may have done that too Cupcake but the problem is that people who take a break often don't come back. I'd miss you if you went.

One of the best points Cagney made was about it becoming stale here. Because we have all known eachother for so long, I think most of us know where any particular fm be on any given subject especially politics. From that point of view we do need new members to keep it fresh

Lacey is living happily now with her kids and husband oop north. I haven't heard from her in ages but I bet if we spoke now we'd pick up exactly where we left off. She's a diamond. Love her. I'm not gonna get soppy 

My hormones have kicked in because I'm pregnant btw. Due in Sept. My sister posted me something on FB the other day which makes total sense. "I'm not short tempered...I just have a quick reaction to bullshit" 

Cagney - no way!!

Many congrats to you and Mr Cags and the whole family. What wonderful news. My eldest is a Sept baby (he's 30 this year ) and the worst thing about a baby born then is you are at your biggest during the hottest summer months.

Be worth it when the miniCags is here though

So pleased for you - and glad that Lacey is doing well too xx

............... and also because there is a good  chance you might produce a Virgoan.

runs etc. 

Awwwww Cags!!!!     Massive congratulations 

I'd say I'm quite shy but that would be a lie  I didn't feel the need to broadcast being pregnant though. Last time that happened people kept feeling sorry for me when I spoke my mind 

Congrats Cagney! ! 

hahahahahahahaha!!!

you have a license to be outrageous...     go girl  

Congratulations on your good news Cagney xxx 

...oh and Cupcake, please stick around!

^^^ What Dame says.

Aww Gratz Cags

Cags that's brilliant news!  Keep us posted.

I'm a bit sad that the forum is in a bit of a lull at the moment.  To Cupcake

(and anyone else thinking of giving up on us) please stay and try to rejuvenate our community.  I know that come June we will have the BB fans back, but maybe in the meantime we could try to start more threads, contribute more to other threads.  I will try if you will ~ and that's from someone who can hardly be called a prolific poster

Thinking about it.... you could be begging me to stop starting inane threads after a wee while

Congratulations Cagney, that's lovely news.

Go for it, Aquarius - and then I'll come into your threads amd make inane postings.

Woopee!!  A convert!!

Thanks yogi

Yep, I'll come and pull some inane smileys etc ! <--- rehearsal! 

And we've got Slinki on board, too!

I think the main reason for people leaving is from the lack of pictures of my gold tie.

*step it up Rawky*

If Cupcake leaves then their's something wrong with this place. A bit of excitement and she gets shunned 

Yes, please... start up some threads Aquarius. I also, pledge to come in and make inane postings. 

She can't go!