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  • brue
    brue Forum Participant Posts: 21,176 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    edited January 2016 #92

    First quarter of 2016 was the projected time for the forum update. I would prefer just to see the date when individuals joined, the star system worked at first but it would have been better to have had a limit.

  • rogher
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    edited January 2016 #93

    CT activity by day is, perhaps less remarkable:

     

    Mon

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    Tue

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    Wed

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    Thu

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    Fri

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    Sat

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    Sun

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    (avoiding stars, this time)

     

    Of possible interest is that Fri/Sat is comparatively quiet compared to Sun/Mon.

  • nelliethehooker
    nelliethehooker Club Member Posts: 13,636
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    edited January 2016 #94

    As see this as....

    Thurs..busy getting ready to go away for the weekend

    Fri/Sat..away in the van so not alway having WiFi available

    Sun/Mon..back home & catching up with what's been happening over the weekend.

  • briantimber
    briantimber Forum Participant Posts: 1,653
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    edited January 2016 #95

    Good supposition nellie, got to agree with you.....Cool

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited January 2016 #96

    Cheers brian, I've notice the same thing as the stats show. Well one does when one is on here every night.Wink

  • Aspenshaw
    Aspenshaw Forum Participant Posts: 611
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    edited January 2016 #97

    I'm a one star rated motorhomer. I look in most days and will post to help someone. I've only asked for advice a few times and these were all related to CC issues, not motorhome issues. I just find other motorhome sites easier to use. At present, trying
    to edit a post with no automatic typo check, some strange behaviours when I try and highlight text for deletion, and the cumbersome actual edit process discourages me. Other forums use 'off the shelf' software which works fine.

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited January 2016 #98

    The software that this site runs on is "not fit for purpose".

  • Merve
    Merve Forum Participant Posts: 2,333
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    edited January 2016 #99

    Oh come on Cyber That's  a bit harsh ! They've  only been working on it forever!

  • DSB
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    edited January 2016 #100

    I think the star system has some limited value, and may encourage earlier poster to 'get into' CT.  Those of us who have been on CT for ages hardly notice it.  It would be better if it was possible to reach the point where you are at the top of the star
    system very much earlier on in the process.

    On the subject of the 'new forum', it is my understanding that the timescale was the first quarter of 2016.  It would be good to have some indication as to what to expect and an indication of whether the original posts/ stories would be transferred.  I am
    more concerned about retaining some of the stories - I know some folk have put more time to creating the stories - I know I have.  I am reluctant to spend any more time submitting stories until I know if they are going to be retained.

    David 

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited January 2016 #101

    Perhaps it might be prudent to save on your own hard drive so that they can be uploaded again ICON.

  • DSB
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    edited January 2016 #102

    Yes I know what you mean CY.  The trouble is that my 2014 France Trip contains lots of photos - on Photobucket - but to link them all back up takes an age.

    David 

  • rayjsj
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    edited January 2016 #103

    All of the very interesting statistics just seem to point out the bleeding obvious....that this forum and its  posters (me included) are only a tiny percentage  of the Whole membership, so Club Policy should not be changed because of  a few persistent  posters
    (lobbyists ?) On here. We don't  speak for the majority.

  • EJB986
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    edited January 2016 #104

    All of the very interesting statistics just seem to point out the bleeding obvious....that this forum and its  posters (me included) are only a tiny percentage  of the Whole membership, so Club Policy should not be changed because of  a few persistent  posters
    (lobbyists ?) On here. We don't  speak for the majority.

    Wow....the secrets outHappy

     

  • peedee
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    edited January 2016 #105

    All of the very interesting statistics just seem to point out the bleeding obvious....that this forum and its  posters (me included) are only a tiny percentage  of the Whole membership, so Club Policy should not be changed because of  a few persistent  posters
    (lobbyists ?) On here. We don't  speak for the majority.

    There are many who don't rally or attended Club meetings either. Their only interest is in using Club sites and services.

    No comment

    No Influence

    peedee

  • peedee
    peedee Club Member Posts: 9,385
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    edited January 2016 #106

    It has just struck me that those with a slow internet connection could well struggle to use this site because of the need to continually refresh/ bring up new pages to follow threads both new and old. It must be a right pain to follow if you have a slow
    internet connection.

    peedee

  • Kennine
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    edited January 2016 #107

    All of the very interesting statistics just seem to point out the bleeding obvious....that this forum and its  posters (me included) are only a tiny percentage  of the Whole membership, so Club Policy should not be changed because of  a few persistent  posters
    (lobbyists ?) On here. We don't  speak for the majority.

    There are many who don't rally or attended Club meetings either. Their only interest is in using Club sites and services.

    No comment

    No Influence

    peedee

    Write your comments here...Nobody speaks for the majority, the CC rally centres only represent the tiny numbers who rally.  This forum only represents the views of around 25 members. 

    who are not represented are the thousands and thousands of members who use CLs and Club Sites.

    They have no say in how the CC business should be run. This is a traversty and a failure in the CC management to connect with their customers.

  • peedee
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    edited January 2016 #108

    They have no say in how the CC business should be run. This is a traversty and a failure in the CC management to connect with their customers.

    I disagree there is plenty of opportunity to communcate with the Club, it is all down to whether the majority of members are sufficiently interested in doing so. When the Club organises the regional "Meet the Members" function only a small fraction of the members actually turn up and most of them appear to be Center members. I have never been to an RGM but I suspect the same applies there.

    I agree the disemination of information has not been the best of late, better use could be made of the Club magazine, but in my experience when the Club does make an effort there isn't a lot of response either because of lack of interest or members are happy with the ways things are.

    An interesting statistic would be how many different members have posted on CT in a year, I suspect that is more than most realise?

    peedee

  • Kennine
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    edited January 2016 #109

    They have no say in how the CC business should be run. This is a traversty and a failure in the CC management to connect with their customers.

    I disagree there is plenty of opportunity to communcate with the Club, it is all down to whether the majority of members are sufficiently interested in doing so. When the Club organises the regional "Meet the Members" function only a small fraction of the
    members actually turn up and most of them appear to be Center members. I have never been to an RGM but I suspect the same applies there.

    I agree the disemination of information has not been the best of late, better use could be made of the Club magazine, but in my experience when the Club does make an effort there isn't a lot of response either because of lack of interest or members are happy
    with the ways things are.

    An interesting statistic would be how many different members have posted on CT in a year, I suspect that is more than most realise?

    peedee

    Write your comments here...Peedee, with respect,  we are now in the 21st century. The days of everybody having to traipse to halls to listen to people reading from prepared scripts are becoming so last century.

    The CC has every members Email address and it would be a simple matter to send regular questionaires to all members.  Also send CC information.   No cost involved, easy to do and all inclusive.

    That they don't do that, could be that they are afraid that the answers won't be as expected. 

    Cool

     

  • peedee
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    edited January 2016 #110

    The CC has every members Email address and it would be a simple matter to send regular questionaires to all members.  Also send CC information.   No cost involved, easy to do and all inclusive.

    That they don't do that, could be that they are afraid that the answers won't be as expected. 

    Cool

    Agree there is email and I get regular news items using it even if the content is not particularly interesting. Have you forgotten that it wasn't so long ago that monthly surveys on all sorts of subjects were carried out electronically.

    peedee

  • Kennine
    Kennine Forum Participant Posts: 3,472
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    edited January 2016 #111

    The CC has every members Email address and it would be a simple matter to send regular questionaires to all members.  Also send CC information.   No cost involved, easy to do and all inclusive.

    That they don't do that, could be that they are afraid that the answers won't be as expected. 

    Cool

    Agree there is email and I get regular news items using it even if the content is not particularly interesting. Have you forgotten that it wasn't so long ago that monthly surveys on all sorts of subjects were carried out electronically.

    peedee

    Write your comments here...I remember that the CC used that method to poll selected members Peedee thanks.  I believe it was never membership wide.  It was then suspended,-- a cynic might say it was because they were receiving too many WRONG answers Wink

    Cool

  • peedee
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    edited January 2016 #112

    K, to take part in the survey, anyone could volunteer. It may have also been shelved because they had found out all they needed to know.Wink

    peedee

  • rogher
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    edited January 2016 #113

     

     

     

    The CC has every members Email address and it would be a simple matter to send regular questionaires to all members.  Also send CC information.   No cost involved, easy to do and all inclusive.

     

    Cool

     

    I noticed some activity on here, so just took a ‘peek’ to see what’s going on.

    It’s a bit ‘picky’ but the Club does not have everyone’s e-mail, K. An internet identity is not (yet) a requirement for membership and some may not wish to provide an e-mail. You are required to provide an e-mail address to join CT, as part of the
    enrolment process, but there’s nothing to stop someone using a temporary one.

  • rogher
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    edited January 2016 #114

     

     

    An interesting statistic would be how many different members have posted on CT in a year, I suspect that is more than most realise?

    peedee

    I estimate there being around 10,000 different ‘active users’ on CT a year. An ‘active user’ is one who ‘liked’ or contributed in some way. There will be many others who simply pass by (I’d guess up to 10 times as many). We know that the rate of new registrations
    is high because we keep being told how the number is growing.

    It’s difficult to define a ‘regular user’, but I reckon there are around 500 on CT. They may only be a very small proportion of the membership but are not without opinion and must have some relevance, although not representative.

  • peedee
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    edited January 2016 #115

    Thank you Rogher, that is more than I thought. I guess with the software you have, you are in the best position to come up with a good estimate. The only ones who can a provide better answer will be the Club.

    peedee

  • rogher
    rogher Forum Participant Posts: 609
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    edited January 2016 #116

    But we know we’re unlikely to get a meaningful response because we’ve asked before. Like so many things, the only way is to do it yourself.

  • cyberyacht
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    edited January 2016 #117

    Why is the pool of contributors of CT 'not representative'? They are a random group of the main membership so why would they not be representative? Are CT posters drawn from a particular sector of the membership?

  • moulesy
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    edited January 2016 #118

    Why is the pool of contributors of CT 'not representative'? They are a random group of the main membership so why would they not be representative? Are CT posters drawn from a particular sector of the membership?

    Well I trust you and me CY. As for the rest of the motley crew on here .....!!! Laughing

  • nelliethehooker
    nelliethehooker Club Member Posts: 13,636
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    edited January 2016 #119

    Why is the pool of contributors of CT 'not representative'? They are a random group of the main membership so why would they not be representative? Are CT posters drawn from a particular sector of the membership?

    CT cannot be repesentative, by it's very nature, as it's an on-line forum, and there will certainly be members of the CC who do not use a computer, small numbers though they may be.

  • rogher
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    edited January 2016 #120

    Why is the pool of contributors of CT 'not representative'? They are a random group of the main membership so why would they not be representative? Are CT posters drawn from a particular sector of the membership?

    I believe that some members have an axe to grind, others spend more than a ‘healthy’ amount of time on here and, all-in-all are surely not a true random sample. So that’s why I said “not representative.” Perhaps I should’ve said “not entirely representative.”

  • rogher
    rogher Forum Participant Posts: 609
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    edited February 2016 #121

    Yesterday, I saw 130 different user names on the forum. Between them there were 12 new discussions started, 342 additional comments made, and 192 likes. 110 active discussions in total.

    Four weeks ago, I saw 154 different user names, who started 22 new discussions and made 477 comments with 301 likes. 181 active discussions in total.

    Only a snapshot, of course, but it does suggest a decline.