We are still here, just lurking

Re: Just curious-- where did all the MEN go?

I am still here. I guess I haven't had anything interesting to post(not that I ever have). I also wondered what happened to theme days. I know not all liked them but i for one LOVE them. Damn I wish i lived closer to the cities. You ladies are spectacular.

this board has turned into the new MFP ladies board. Not much to post on lately.

One of the reasons there are so many provider posts, is they tend to "banter" a bit with each other here. For example, if one posts a picture, lots of providers will respond with compliments or other simple messages.  Then there is a lot of "cute" message play back and forth. Sometimes this board is more like a chat room than an informational board.  

And, right now everything seems to be very quiet, and TER has made it a bit harder for clients to get or share information.

Re: Just curious-- where did all the MEN go?

Twas an excellent question!  I've wondered the same thing myself.  Recently (3-4 weeks) I've tried to start interesting threads that solicit responses on the hobby from both men and women.  Those account for the surge in my participation on the board minus my weekly ads.

Suggestions anyone?

For what it's worth...

(did I really sit here and do this?)
Starting from sweetsuzanne's 'Just A Reminder' post as the beginning of page 1, I counted the total posts on page 1 and the next page 2. The posts were about evenly split between Providers and Hobbiests with about three more posts for the Hobbiests. There were about 7 posters that I felt were indeterminate whether they were Providers or Hobbiests. Roughly, there is about a 3% margin of error.

For the 'Top 10 Posters' list the Provider/Hobbiest ratios for the past 30 days, 60 days and 6 months respectively are; 60/40; 70/30; 50/50.

I'm sure my methodology is questionable but it's raw and I ain't gonna recount anything.

So, what does this all mean? Fuck if I know!!  

I think it suggests that fewer Providers post more frequently and greater # of Hobbiests post less frequently. Or, whatever...

Working

The men have to work to make some money to pay for the Hobby!!  The providers are probably on the board inbetween appointments.