why does no one post on the forums when there are so many people in here .. are they all shy

Maybe some people don't have the gift of gab, like you and I. Or, maybe they can draw, but can't type!

Eric

you saying i talk to much sir

I think many people come here just for the gallery. If you look, there are lots of albums by people who have never posted.

Then there are those who don't post until they have something meaningful to say.

I have so many answers to that but its an english mad blond thing that is very misunderstood by others so i think i will say nowt for now

Though i have nothing to say, or should i say "nowt!", just thought i would let you know that I AINT SCARED TO SAY NOWT! so this is me saying nowt.
RJS

Yeah, it takes a while to get the ball rolling on new forums. We may have to direct attention to them using a contest or something...

It'll happen sooner or later though, things are picking up fast. We had over 500 people sign up yesterday... 500! Some of them have to trickle their way in here eventually

ya for the 'nowtness' I actually dont live in the part of the country that say that





contest seems are very good idea .. and wow 500 thats pretty impressive

It's pretty constant across the internet that only about 10-25% of people who join a forum or e-group ever post. I'm one of those who doesn't post if someone else has already said what I would have. I don't see the sense in a bunch of "me, too" posts.

I don't think things are starting slowly. This new board seems more active than the old one was.

A contest is a good idea. On the old site, every so often Brenda would give away a signed copy of Drawing for Dummies. Another idea would be a gift certificate for art supplies or something.

Me too .. sorry you will have to forgive my sence of humour . maybe its me but i just love to post and read what others have to say .. even if its to agree with some one its good to see how many people have the same opinion etc I wont go one as you can see i do tend to ramble on .. it could be old age setting in

There are always many more lurkers than posters on forums. And then there are those who sign up and never log in again. It's sad, they're missing out on what seems to be a lovely community

You guys are so much fun!

Another thought is that many of our visitors don't read or write in English. Thankfully, drawing is a visual art, so they enjoy the gallery and the illustration aspects of the lessons.

Brenda

Good point Brenda. I hadn't thought about that part of things. I do remember a member from Isreal trying to get some conversation going a while back, but she hasn't returned.

Plus, there are many other drawing sites out there with forums just like this and when you are a member of a lot of them, things can get rather busy in your life. I think they may be active on other sites in the forum aspect and using this site as a collector site for additional information and training lessons. Sort of like honey bees that always return to the nest after gathering honey and pollen throughout the countryside.

I have some ideas that I might try in the near future that may spark a little more involvement in the forum and also create some help in drawing improvement.

Have a great evening, I was in Strasbourg, France today eating real Crepes for dinner. Delicious!
Eric

Ok, I am only posting this so no one can say I was the one that did not post...

couldnt an online translator added to the site be helpful for matters like this then they will be able to not only read what has been written but they could respond as well

Hi guys....lol you got this thread going. I felt much the same way Woo when I first discovered the site almost a year ago now. I really don't understand why this forum is relatively slow (back then it was VERY slow). There is a wealth of information here.....the lessons honestly the best on the net, just not much sharing and dialog between members. Just so you know (though you likely already do) there are forums on the interent that are huge, some moving so fast many threads are lost off the front page in hours. So in ways....slower is better.



As a side note...the member from Isreal (Sarit/Gurl) is an active member of one of these.

I think that some people feel a little foolish adding their own comments to a forum, kinda like butting in on someone elses conversation. I have been on many sites when everyone knows everyone else and it can be a little intimidating, thankfully this is not one of them.
I like this site, the members are friendly and helpfull, and i like slow, slow is good, it gives me a chance to digest the topics without worrying if i can keep up.

Have a good day!
Incidently i have been to Worcester today and had crap for lunch, urgh!!! some things have no right to be called food.
RJS

I can understand about the intimidating bit.. as i feel if i dont know much about whats going on in a forum then i tend to hold back until some one talks about a subject i am familiar with .. but generally im a bit of a chatterbox as most can see in here so i can often gas on about anything and it just trails off onto something completely not on topic .. by the way if i do do that then please some one remind me

Well RJS, I take it you're not butting in here, but I must say you hit the nail on the head with your statement. Some of the other forums get so fast paced that you feel intimidated to step in and say something. I especially have a fear that what I say may have already been discussed way back on page 3 of the 68 page thread and then everyone would flame me for bringing up old news. Anyway, some of those threads get so big, you need to practically read a novel just to keep up with the topic. Its like chatting --- with homework --- Yuck!

For me, I'm glad I've made my homebase right here. We're a good bunch of characters that have banded together, if only Woo would keep herself on topic and not go off topic only to keep explaining why she isn't on topic. Man, I hate that! Plus, where else can you get a professional like Brenda to pop in every now and then when she isn't busy making publishing deals and such. It's really an added bonus if you ask me.

Well, who's asking me anyway?

Tschuss!
Eric

My bad .. im sorry

Woo,
Don't appologise for being you, it's good to go off topic sometimes it can bring something new to a subject. It's a little like a verbal conversation, none of us ever stick to the subject, we all wander off occasionally.

Eric,
Good point about Brenda, though it has to be said that many other members have given good advice and help also. All in all,

Love the site,
Love the forums,
Love the members,
Love art....when it goes well!

RJS

PS Start every day off with a smile and get it over with.

Geesh Woo! Whoodathunk that a simple question would bring on all these wonderful posts!!!

We have a vast collection of expertise within our membership, including several art educators (from elementary school to university levels), very accomplished artists, and knowledgeable experts on just about anything pertaining to anything. When I have a question, this is where I come!

And “horsefeathers” to “staying on topic’; some of the most fun to be had on a forum is when someone has an on-the-edge-of-a-topic comment.

So, now that I’ve set the stage to go off topic myself (grin) Eric – Are you a food tester for international restaurants? I’m planning a trip to Europe in the spring; maybe you know all the best places to eat!!!

Brenda (hmmm…well artists like to draw still life - fruit can be considered still life – fruit is a food – so I’m really on topic aren’t I?)

What are "Horsefeathers"?
does that mean the same as To hell with?
RJS

I'll just shuffle a few of those horsefeathers aside, shall I?
Just long enough to say... I'm likely to be mostly a lurker, but thought I'd start off right by at least saying Hello to all - and thanks to BH for a fabulous website!

Jen

Horse feathers that did tickle me .. pardon the pun

I supose being a member of a few forums in my time whislt being on the wonderweb.. they mostly are very quick and you do lose the plot of how the topic first started but its often a good thing as it keeps the forum busy and then you get more people joining in..and it does lead to other topics of conversation wether related to the forum at hand or totally on something else that maynot be related to anything at all .. but it does strike up conversation with people who may say something which you feel you have to pm them on then it starts a whole new friendship where you may actually learn something from them that you may not off by just reading the odd post every now and again.. I sometimes feel that these forums are a god send to an insominac like myself because they stop me from just lying in bed wide awake looking at the ceiling i supose i could always draw something but then i would never sleep plus as this is mainly an American site i just might catch a few people in the wide awake world if you get my drift

talking of fruit i could do with a banana right now

Let's see - what was the topic again? lol I don't post a lot because I have a wacky schedule &, to tell the truth, if I have time to post, I'd rather use it for painting! (That does not mean that I don't love each & every one of you though!)

J

OK, Ok the "Off-Topic" posters have it. Just like the non-smokers in the restaurants, and the people with the little sit and pee signs on their home toilets. Man, what is this world coming to?

Well, I guess in all relationships you have to be ready to give and take a little. Why should this one be any different?

Enjoying every minute of time spent with ya'll. (And no, I'm not Southern, just thought it fit here.)

And Brenda, yes I do know my way around European Flaire. I've spent a major portion of my life studying it.

Eric

aww you can just feel the love in here cant ya...



i have visions of the beavely[sp] hillbillys sitcome when reading that lol.. ok ok im off topic again

Hi I'm a newcomer. I read what eveyone has to say on these post and find lots of good sujects.
My typing & spelling is not to good so most of the time I will just be hanging around reading & learning as must as I can. Sorry I do not post much. That does not mean I not injoying the post that is already been posted. thanks for letting me be a small part of this site . Great site here can't beleave there is so meny of you willing to share. PeeWee

thought I would pop and say Hi! Woo keep the discussions going you make me smile wish I had crab for dinnerand dining all over Europe.I had better get on with these paintings if I want to get paid.( a couple of commissions.instead of lurking on this site.hugs to everyone Lorrir.