Posting activity decline?

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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Well, many thought Mx had contaminated the group, but then bertie and
maxi gave us a tutorial on true toxic typing. Those of us who wanted
content have mostly gone elsewhere, and check back in here once in a
while.

Roger that. This is my first time here in weeks, ...

So where are the genuine posters going to?

Roger that. This is my first time here in weeks, ...

So where are the genuine posters going to?

Pilots of America is a good alternative. It's got a clunky interface, but
great people who actually discuss aviation.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
Ercoupe N94856
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

"Gary Mishler" wrote in message news:sVj5l.498231$yE1.130869@attbi_s21...

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
news:%HD3l.490945$yE1.52914@attbi_s21...
Well, many thought Mx had contaminated the group, but then bertie and
maxi gave us a tutorial on true toxic typing. Those of us who wanted
content have mostly gone elsewhere, and check back in here once in a
while.

Roger that. This is my first time here in weeks, ...

So where are the genuine posters going to?



the airport...

"Blueskies" wrote in message
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| "Gary Mishler" wrote in message
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| "Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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| Well, many thought Mx had contaminated the group, but then bertie and
| maxi gave us a tutorial on true toxic typing. Those of us who wanted
| content have mostly gone elsewhere, and check back in here once in a
| while.
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| Roger that. This is my first time here in weeks, ...
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| So where are the genuine posters going to?
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Right on!!!!!!!!!

"Jay Honeck" wrote

Roger that. This is my first time here in weeks, and all I see are the
same old trolls that destroyed the group in the first place. Sadly, now
that they've driven off pretty much everyone, they've been reduced to
spitting at each other.

I didn't realize they were still here. My kill files have taken them all
out.

It does seem that they must be spitting at only each other, and none of the
regular people, interested in only aviation, are responding to them, at all.
_That_ is a big change from days of old.
--
Jim in NC

Ricky wrote:
Is something wrong or was the last post here really on Friday?
Been gone awhile. Came back to check it out and I see no posting
activity for 1.5 days and wondering what's up.

Ricky...New P, will be A soon...(A&P)

Meaningful contributions have been way down for sometime since the likes
of MX, Bertie, etc have highjacked this forum. Most have moved to Pilots
of America unfortunately. I come back and check once in a while, but
there is generally nothing. I am a member of the Cessna Pilots
Association and have automatic feeds form their formuns. I looked at
PoA, but just too much to wade though. There is something unique in the
usenet format that I like, or maybe it is just hard to teach an old dog
new tricks.

Ross
C-172F

Ross wrote:

...I looked at PoA, but just too much to wade though.

It was my opinion at first, too, but there are two nice features that
help overcome this.

First, the dark menu bar at the top of the forums page has a "New Posts"
option. When you select this, it shows only the subjects that have
received new posts since your last visit.

Second, when the "New Posts" are selected, if you click the little
checkmark box next to the subject lines, it takes you directly to the
entries that you haven't read.

In this way, it works very similar to traditional Usenet... only new
stuff is presented, and postings are "marked read" when you're done so
you don't have to wade through them again (although you can scroll up to
revisit them).

Ron Wanttaja

"Ron Wanttaja" wrote in message
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Second, when the "New Posts" are selected, if you click the little
checkmark box next to the subject lines, it takes you directly to the
entries that you haven't read.

Thanks for that information. I never noticed that option before. That makes
POA much more usable.

I am an 82 year old grounded pilot, but my heart is still in the air. I
still enjoy discussions of the basics on here, which appear too seldom.
After years of flying, the very last time I left the ground I was still
mesmorized watching the ground drop away - with the very mystique of being
able to fly. After I lost my medical, I tried RC models, and it was little
better than having a toy airplane on a string. I tried simulated flying on
the 'net, and found it totally lacking in reality. So nowdays, I just
daydream a bout what once was.

So, like sex, you young guys enjoy what you have while you have it. I wish
everyone could experience the smell of fabric and gasoline in the old tail
draggers, and the feel and forgiveness of a grass strip. I keep telling
myself that I have been lucky as hell!

Bird Dog

Sounds like me.

Birds with just a skag and no tail wheel.

The smell (oil, dope, etc) of the old birds you can never forget.

OX engines

Navigating by the signs painted on the water towers and barns.

Of course I don't expect you young ones to remember all the things of
early flying )

A very Merry Christmas.

Big John (1921 a good year)

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On Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:09:54 -0500, "Birdog" wrote:

I am an 82 year old grounded pilot, but my heart is still in the air. I
still enjoy discussions of the basics on here, which appear too seldom.
After years of flying, the very last time I left the ground I was still
mesmorized watching the ground drop away - with the very mystique of being
able to fly. After I lost my medical, I tried RC models, and it was little
better than having a toy airplane on a string. I tried simulated flying on
the 'net, and found it totally lacking in reality. So nowdays, I just
daydream a bout what once was.

So, like sex, you young guys enjoy what you have while you have it. I wish
everyone could experience the smell of fabric and gasoline in the old tail
draggers, and the feel and forgiveness of a grass strip. I keep telling
myself that I have been lucky as hell!