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NewHendoLib

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2. "the times they are 'a changin' ..."

Reply to cilla4progress (Original post)

Tue Dec 19, 2023, 01:31 PM

Dec 2023

Great post, great observation, and I completely agree. I've thought about it a lot - and come up with a selection of factors

Lots from DU1 and DU2 no longer with us, or here, or posting much

Use of tweets or FB or videos changes the dynamic. Leads to less interactions. I've stopped opening posts with videos or social network links myself

Also I think the TFG years have lead to great mental fatigue and angst. I often find myself at a loss for words to capture what my reactions are.

Just a few thoughts from my end.

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Liking / reccing - is it engaging enough? [View all] cilla4progress Dec 2023 OP

Are you notified when someone recs your post, and can you find out who they are? Talitha Dec 2023 #1

Per Earl... ProfessorGAC Dec 2023 #23

I think (I may be wrong) that is for OP's only (where you can actually see who recc'ed it as well) Celerity Dec 2023 #25

Ah, I Think That's Right ProfessorGAC Dec 2023 #31

I often put a '+1' reply when I rec a reply that I really like, as I have the courage of my convictions. I feel no need Celerity Dec 2023 #35

I Did That All The Time... ProfessorGAC Dec 2023 #36

"the times they are 'a changin' ..." NewHendoLib Dec 2023 #2

Thanks, NHL! cilla4progress Dec 2023 #4

If there is a way to see who recommended a post - I haven't found it yet. n/t Ms. Toad Dec 2023 #20

nor have I, my friend, nor have I Celerity Dec 2023 #26

You're right... MiHale Dec 2023 #3

Thanks, cilla4progress Dec 2023 #5

I think of a rec as saying you agree but have nothing to add TxGuitar Dec 2023 #6

Two possible alternatives Basic LA Dec 2023 #7

Can I forward this to admins cilla4progress Dec 2023 #8

A note to EarlG... DU could be "gameified" a bit... WarGamer Dec 2023 #9

If you tap the number of recs in the OP dickthegrouch Dec 2023 #10

Helpful - thanks! cilla4progress Dec 2023 #11

I've been noticing this for a while now, since long before senseandsensibility Dec 2023 #12

Hah! cilla4progress Dec 2023 #14

But you also responded! senseandsensibility Dec 2023 #16

Yep! cilla4progress Dec 2023 #17

I agree with you canetoad Dec 2023 #13

Thanks! cilla4progress Dec 2023 #15

2 reasons, in my opinion. First, I think people are just exhausted and/or speechless right now. ecstatic Dec 2023 #18

Interesting - thanks for the valuable cilla4progress Dec 2023 #22

Thanks for the comments EarlG Dec 2023 #19

I kind of like the person whose post I'm recommending not knowing who is recommending it. Ms. Toad Dec 2023 #21

I like option 4! ecstatic Dec 2023 #24

I like the anonymity as well on post recs. Xavier Breath Dec 2023 #27

Thanks for the thoughts EarlG Dec 2023 #32

Wow - cilla4progress Dec 2023 #30

No problem EarlG Dec 2023 #34

Personally i have always wanted a like button here tiredtoo Dec 2023 #28

It was more interesting when there were conversations about a topic. But, it used to be 1 thread per particular ... Jim__ Dec 2023 #29

I'm not sure that's changed much, if at all EarlG Dec 2023 #33

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