Chuck,
You've done a great job putting this site together and keeping it going. I'm sure the time and effort has been tremendous and most of the time goes unappreciated. Unfortunately that's the nature of most everything you do and you will usually only hear complaints, I always try to tell myself that when I don't hear from any of my customers, it must be a compliment and I did it right or else they would be complaining. But if you are not "feeling" it anymore and no one else is willing/able to step up and take control from you then maybe it's time just to let it go.
I personally like the forum, it's easy for me to pop in, check for new posts, and get out without having to scroll and hunt for info. I also do read the tech articles from time to time when I have issues or looking for info. It's also easier for me to put together a day trip or share other information with the forum. But I admit other than the occasional ure trip or if I can answer a tech question, I don't post very often and I am definitely not the type to post random comments just to boost post counts.
I'm not a big fan of Facebook, but if it's easier for the majority and that's the future then so be it. I may stop in from time to time to check out the news.
As far as putting on events, I feel the only reason to do them is because it's something that YOU want to do and you would like to invite others to join you. Just for clarification, when I say YOU, I don't mean to single out Chuck, this applies to anyone that would want to either put on an event, or just wants to spend a day wheeling, etc with other Bronco peeps. As long as some still enjoy coming to URE in Nov. why not pick a date and have the event no matter how many people attend, it's fun getting together and wheeling with a group, hanging out back at camp BS'ing and generally giving Chuzie a hard time :-P. I wouldn't do them just so some can show up "if it's convenient for them" who are only interested in winning some prize that they put no effort into securing and then leave - EFF THEM. Most don't have a clue what it takes to even put together a small get together let alone deal with vendors getting prizes, and such.
As far as driving more people here, or if there is a better solution, I don't have an answer.
Nick
You've done a great job putting this site together and keeping it going. I'm sure the time and effort has been tremendous and most of the time goes unappreciated. Unfortunately that's the nature of most everything you do and you will usually only hear complaints, I always try to tell myself that when I don't hear from any of my customers, it must be a compliment and I did it right or else they would be complaining. But if you are not "feeling" it anymore and no one else is willing/able to step up and take control from you then maybe it's time just to let it go.
I personally like the forum, it's easy for me to pop in, check for new posts, and get out without having to scroll and hunt for info. I also do read the tech articles from time to time when I have issues or looking for info. It's also easier for me to put together a day trip or share other information with the forum. But I admit other than the occasional ure trip or if I can answer a tech question, I don't post very often and I am definitely not the type to post random comments just to boost post counts.
I'm not a big fan of Facebook, but if it's easier for the majority and that's the future then so be it. I may stop in from time to time to check out the news.
As far as putting on events, I feel the only reason to do them is because it's something that YOU want to do and you would like to invite others to join you. Just for clarification, when I say YOU, I don't mean to single out Chuck, this applies to anyone that would want to either put on an event, or just wants to spend a day wheeling, etc with other Bronco peeps. As long as some still enjoy coming to URE in Nov. why not pick a date and have the event no matter how many people attend, it's fun getting together and wheeling with a group, hanging out back at camp BS'ing and generally giving Chuzie a hard time :-P. I wouldn't do them just so some can show up "if it's convenient for them" who are only interested in winning some prize that they put no effort into securing and then leave - EFF THEM. Most don't have a clue what it takes to even put together a small get together let alone deal with vendors getting prizes, and such.
As far as driving more people here, or if there is a better solution, I don't have an answer.
Nick
'73 Bronco - trail modified