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Post by Navia Lanoira on Nov 11, 2023 3:37:34 GMT
the forum has gone quiet now, with only a recent few posts. It is unlike the past where there are many people doing posts and things. So i ask you, what are the things or people that you miss here in the forums? Maybe give them a recognition! letme start with Saltin, where is this one i miss |
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Post by 𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘴𝘬𝘺 on Nov 11, 2023 13:02:04 GMT
For me it is a great pity that you can't send anymore private messages!
Some things have to be organized before going public. It was a great feature - lucylie I had some old conversations, because sometimes coordination is indispensable to make nice feeds.
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Post by stoic on Nov 11, 2023 15:00:32 GMT
Let's face it, guys... Every thing that has a beginning, has an end as well. My hopes were that after GCS release the place will be crowded again, but, alas, my hopes were dashed. The worst thing is that there isn't any place to go, since ET's discord Chanel is a total mess completely unsuitable for serious discussions. One principle of stoicism is: "if you can't change things, - accept them as they are". So, I do  |
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Post by jonblend on Nov 11, 2023 20:40:55 GMT
Let's face it, guys... Every thing that has a beginning, has an end as well. My hopes were that after GCS release the place will be crowded again, but, alas, my hopes were dashed. The worst thing is that there isn't any place to go, since ET's discord Chanel is a total mess completely unsuitable for serious discussions. One principle of stoicism is: "if you can't change things, - accept them as they are". So, I do There might be a disproportionate preference of android among forum users And I'm with you, there is a lot of "white noise" on discord but maybe it's also the games' fault: The solution for most problems is usually to farm more in order to get stronger units etc which doesn't require discussions.
𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘴𝘬𝘺, I also miss private messages |
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Post by blueberry on Nov 11, 2023 20:47:18 GMT
Let's face it, guys... Every thing that has a beginning, has an end as well. My hopes were that after GCS release the place will be crowded again, but, alas, my hopes were dashed. The worst thing is that there isn't any place to go, since ET's discord Chanel is a total mess completely unsuitable for serious discussions. One principle of stoicism is: "if you can't change things, - accept them as they are". So, I do I agree. I am on discord, but I am not active there. I wouldn't be able to keep up with any chat. Maybe just the channels dedicated to parking stars... But probably also this forum would be a mess if it had so many users. The problem is that discord encourages a constant chit-chat and everything gets lost, more or less |
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Post by stoic on Nov 12, 2023 9:57:04 GMT
Let's face it, guys... Every thing that has a beginning, has an end as well. My hopes were that after GCS release the place will be crowded again, but, alas, my hopes were dashed. The worst thing is that there isn't any place to go, since ET's discord Chanel is a total mess completely unsuitable for serious discussions. One principle of stoicism is: "if you can't change things, - accept them as they are". So, I do I agree. I am on discord, but I am not active there. I wouldn't be able to keep up with any chat. Maybe just the channels dedicated to parking stars... But probably also this forum would be a mess if it had so many users. The problem is that discord encourages a constant chit-chat and everything gets lost, more or less Parking stars lol 😆 I actually tried to argue once about some issues connected with EW7, but my phone rang and after I finished conversion I discovered that my opponent left the chat without trace and no-one online had a slightest idea what I am talking about  |
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Post by jonblend on Nov 17, 2023 15:38:40 GMT
Let's face it, guys... Every thing that has a beginning, has an end as well. My hopes were that after GCS release the place will be crowded again, but, alas, my hopes were dashed. The worst thing is that there isn't any place to go, since ET's discord Chanel is a total mess completely unsuitable for serious discussions. One principle of stoicism is: "if you can't change things, - accept them as they are". So, I do I agree. I am on discord, but I am not active there. I wouldn't be able to keep up with any chat. Maybe just the channels dedicated to parking stars... But probably also this forum would be a mess if it had so many users. The problem is that discord encourages a constant chit-chat and everything gets lost, more or less Keeping up is really impossible if you have a life and want a regular sleep rhythm But I think it's good to have reoccurring "standard" questions answered immediately. And for special questions I found it best to ask them when certain people (whose opinion I value) are online
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Post by Eugene V. Debs on Dec 9, 2023 10:04:40 GMT
I feel like the fate of this forum was sealed the second Officers' Lounge died. That was inevitable imo. Now, obviously games have also been one of the most active fields given that this is a gaming community, but if you ask me, the underlying drive of the ultimate fall of activity was the lose of that spirit of community. We held forum games, we chatted about non-gaming topics etc. But as major members immigrated to other platforms, and the player base was gradually reduced to a few veterans, the general level of activity also fell. Unfortunately, there is neither much incentive for people to post lately, nor is there much to talk about anyhow (me, for example. Personally I don't really play ET games, so I haven't had much reason myself once non-gaming topics were gone).
Now, of course, weeping after what we no longer have won't solve a thing. Alas, we cannot just bring the former glory of the forum back by snapping our fingers. What we ought to do, and really, the only thing we can do is, to make the most out of what we are given. After all, we need not have 10,000 members to enjoy each others' company, do we?
That's my two cents, anyways.
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Post by verily on Dec 9, 2023 11:46:03 GMT
I feel like the fate of this forum was sealed the second Officers' Lounge died. That was inevitable imo. Now, obviously games have also been one of the most active fields given that this is a gaming community, but if you ask me, the underlying drive of the ultimate fall of activity was the lose of that spirit of community. We held forum games, we chatted about non-gaming topics etc. But as major members immigrated to other platforms, and the player base was gradually reduced to a few veterans, the general level of activity also fell. Unfortunately, there is neither much incentive for people to post lately, nor is there much to talk about anyhow (me, for example. Personally I don't really play ET games, so I haven't had much reason myself once non-gaming topics were gone). Now, of course, weeping after what we no longer have won't solve a thing. Alas, we cannot just bring the former glory of the forum back by snapping our fingers. What we ought to do, and really, the only thing we can do is, to make the most out of what we are given. After all, we need not have 10,000 members to enjoy each others' company, do we? That's my two cents, anyways. i missed the time, forum is active. i join last year here, ew7 time. theres even rp ,history game and memes. but now as you say. nothing to talk about. i enjoy the company though. i visit here time to time and sometimes comment. |
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Post by Eugene V. Debs on Dec 9, 2023 12:16:41 GMT
I also miss alexandrvasilevski and his historical lectures. He always seemed like a pretty knowledgeable guy who contributed a lot to debates intellectually, which I respected. I hope he's alright, wherever he might be now. |
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Post by Jeanne d'Arc on Dec 14, 2023 20:13:16 GMT
TBH, I kinda miss doing those "panzer guide" posts or whatever back in an earlier (or I guess is it later?) life. Also, remember when the newsletter was a thing?
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