Discussion related to this lovely forum, as a whole, Not so much gossip... More a conversation Options

[sexxiiijames]

I was thinking recently about the interrelationship between the views on topics posted on this forum (namely the 'view' forum) and the number of comments.

My intention here isn't to stand on any toes... Unless you like that?

There are 43940 (as of when this was written) registered users on this fine forum, yet when a topic, for example, a recent one I started (on Theo Hutchcraft, from the band Hurts) received 820 views in the first 3 hours after I started it, received one comment. I'm not complaining about that, it's nice to see people have shared interests. This happens on many topics, many thousands of views, but sometimes only enough comments to count on my fingers (and toes)

Is that one person, revisiting LOADS of times, or are people just checking it out? Are any of the 819 that didn't comment, interested at all in the topic, or find the person attractive? Again, I'm not talking about my topic alone, that was an example. Even on topics about the forever lovely Tom Daley, 20+ comments seem to be the norm.

I do understand that if everyone commented, then all hell would break loose!

Not a complaint, just an observation.

As the great Ringo Starr star says - Peace & Love

[sexyy1010]

I'm the 19 viewer and first replier.

[PadSpin]

It's an awesome thread on a majorly hot guy.

I'm intending to add a few more pics of sexy Theo later if that's ok with you?

This post has been edited by PadSpin: Jul 14 2012, 13:01

[sexxiiijames]

It's an awesome thread on a majorly hot guy.

I'm intending to add a few more pics of sexy Theo later if that's ok with you?

I as surprised a thread didn't already exist!

The more the merrier, if he's topless, then no need to ask!

[ladsnet]

Loads of people look and like but don't feel the need to comment.
I don't see a problem with that.


If you need constant loving and praise - Get a dog.

[x2k]

Little bit of history here to add some perspective to the debate...

Back in the day (c.2000/01), there were just 2 forums : ViewFM & TalkFM.

The prior was strictly for pictures only, with the latter for chatter (how poetic).

View is comparatively bustling with comments these days. Don't knock it

[sexxiiijames]

Loads of people look and like but don't feel the need to comment.
I don't see a problem with that.


If you need constant loving and praise - Get a dog.

No problem at all. Was a musing

[stevo]

As the great Ringo Starr star says - Peace & Love

I've also heard him say "Just gimme the knighthood" which is somewhat less endearing, and even less likely.

[BillyBuddSailor]

In fairness, lately I don't have a clue who are the guys on the threads. So I click in to discover some "famous" 20 something year old boy who won't appeal to me at all, so there's no need for any comment and I just move on.

There's no room for us the old crowd here anymore ....

[buzz8976]

In fairness, lately I don't have a clue who are the guys on the threads. So I click in to discover some "famous" 20 something year old boy who won't appeal to me at all, so there's no need for any comment and I just move on.

There's no room for us the old crowd here anymore ....

Aww

[PadSpin]

In fairness, lately I don't have a clue who are the guys on the threads. So I click in to discover some "famous" 20 something year old boy who won't appeal to me at all, so there's no need for any comment and I just move on.

There's no room for us the old crowd here anymore ....

Couldn't agree less, Billy.

I've been on this planet a fair few years and this is still the first place I come to when I log on!

[ATD]

In fairness, lately I don't have a clue who are the guys on the threads. So I click in to discover some "famous" 20 something year old boy who won't appeal to me at all, so there's no need for any comment and I just move on.

There's no room for us the old crowd here anymore ....

Aww

Double Aww

I'll have to have a dig through my archives and post some MEN for you.

Couldn't agree less, Billy.

I've been on this planet a fair few years and this is still the first place I come to when I log on!

Well it all depends what floats your particular boat doesn't it?

There is a predominance of younger guys posted, probably because the overall age demographic of the forum is at the younger end of the spectrum.

If you're a young guy too then all well and good, if you're a old duffer who likes that sort of thing then all well and good too.

[smalltown]

I have viewed this thread but feel no need to comment.

[Tiuri]

There is a predominance of younger guys posted, probably because the overall age demographic of the forum is at the younger end of the spectrum.

Compared to those days of yore mentioned by X2K, I do feel the average age of members has gone down since then.

[Rustythedog]

In fairness, lately I don't have a clue who are the guys on the threads. So I click in to discover some "famous" 20 something year old boy who won't appeal to me at all, so there's no need for any comment and I just move on.

In fairness, all of us can't be expected to know who everyone is. I do find it irritating that names are put in the thread titles without any explanation of who they are. An actor in an obscure soap, a footballer in a Z-rated league, a singer who's had a pisspoor song at no 79, a Big Brother contestant who no-one except his mum has heard of? A subtitle would always been good.

[devynethang]

In fairness, lately I don't have a clue who are the guys on the threads. So I click in to discover some "famous" 20 something year old boy who won't appeal to me at all, so there's no need for any comment and I just move on.

In fairness, all of us can't be expected to know who everyone is. I do find it irritating that names are put in the thread titles without any explanation of who they are. An actor in an obscure soap, a footballer in a Z-rated league, a singer who's had a pisspoor song at no 79, a Big Brother contestant who no-one except his mum has heard of? A subtitle would always been good.

Oh, agreed! especially for those of us on the other side of the pond. I have never heard of 3/4 of the guys in view. Still, I am so glad I found out who Tom Daley is!!!

[Parsifal]

I have never heard of 3/4 of the guys in view.

You're doing better than me.

[ic1male]

I find it an education. I wouldn't have a clue who Justin Bieber was if it wasn't for this place. And I can name all the members of Wand Erection so I know who my niece is on about when she talks of them.

[Dominus]

Sometimes people are just content to login, read what's going on before drifting off to do something else online. I'm definitely one such member - I simply don't feel the need to comment on everything I read. Take a note of when I joined, and also how many posts I've made in that time compared with some other members who are more active in their participation here.

[edu29d]

Like Dominus, I've been around this board for a while and don't feel the need to comment on every post I look at.

I also find the board educational like ic1male.

There are a lot of fit looking famous men out there all around the world in all sorts of different media.

I am not an avid cycle fan for example so this month's current mega post opens your eyes to new men.

As is generally the case, different types of men appeal to different types of user to the forum. I don't find the need like some to put degrading comments on every post of a bloke I find to be unattractive.

Do I like Bieber? In some posts he can look fit, in others he looks really dodgy, should I add to all of those users who call him a lesbian? I don't see the point, isn't there enough hatred out there aimed at gay men without us adding to it?

Oh and just so I'm not misunderstood, I am not claiming Bieber is gay straight, bi, transgender or a transexual. I am just using him as an example.