Wow Canreef has Died a lot over the last year.

[somewherebeyondthesea]

Originally Posted by saltcreep

There are a few other topics that will get the masses to wield torches and pitchforks more than those two subjects...

On topic...I'm not sure what the Canreef stats are as far as activity/post (or whatever measurement means would be used) compared to a few years ago, but I think that the overall industry is going through a bit of a downturn. Economy possibly, but I would imagine with what I've seen and heard, it would be reflective in activity here too.

I disagree, I've watched many more people start up nano's this year than any other year at the store. Most people I've sent here have reported back that they're too afaraid to post here because of the trolls.

I've watched a few newbies get turned away because of a few holier than thou attitude that some keybaord commandos have on here.

I've also noticed growth on social network groups like facebook, and I wonder if its just easier to buy/sell/trade with locals?

I've never had trouble with mods they do great work, its too bad they don't have a troll seeker button when a newbie is getting picked on so that they could ban them!

I'll admit I've not been on in a while, but that's because I have 4 tanks now, and that's partially canreefs' fault!

I feel like I should start giving back now (I do at the store) but maybe visiting once a week might be a good start.



Cheers,



Steve

[Dez]

Like what somewherebeyondthe sea said, I noticed that the Facebook groups are growing. This is evident in my other hobby as well (RC cars). I am involved in 3 different RC groups and our local reef/coral Facebook group. Since the RC Facebook group started, the RC online forum has seen very little activity. It's much easier to post pictures/videos etc on the Facebook groups. I kind of like the forums better though due to the anonymous nature of it. I don't need half of the local scene seeing my profile or cover picture on FB.

[MarkoD]

/\ he's got less than 150 posts!!!!!! Get him!!!!

[MarkoD]

Ugh dez you ruined my joke.

[Reef_Geek]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

/\ he's got less than 150 posts!!!!!! Get him!!!!

speaking of posts... for some reason, my post counter is always stuck in the 200s. I think it's funny and I hope that the mods never fix it.

[SteveCGY]

Originally Posted by Dez

Like what somewherebeyondthe sea said, I noticed that the Facebook groups are growing. This is evident in my other hobby as well (RC cars). I am involved in 3 different RC groups and our local reef/coral Facebook group. Since the RC Facebook group started, the RC online forum has seen very little activity. It's much easier to post pictures/videos etc on the Facebook groups. I kind of like the forums better though due to the anonymous nature of it. I don't need half of the local scene seeing my profile or cover picture on FB.

What are these Facebook groups? Any recommended one?

[Proteus]

Originally Posted by SteveCGY

What are these Facebook groups? Any recommended one?

Edmonton has two. Edmonton coral reef buy and sell. Reddeer has one

If Calgary doesn't then start one

[The Guy]

Originally Posted by Jeff000

Is it just me, or has this place basically closed up shop since where it was a year ago?

Where do all the cool kids hang out now?

So who exactly are the cool kids?

[Madreefer]

Originally Posted by The Guy

So who exactly are the cool kids?

Not us buddy. Been a long time since we we're kids

[Reef Pilot]

Originally Posted by Madreefer

Not us buddy. Been a long time since we we're kids

+1,...haha, and no "cool" kids anymore, just sick, wicked, stupid, swaggy, rad (that might be old now, too), etc, etc,...