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Post by viscount on Feb 17, 2012 21:42:22 GMT 1
Welcome to the 900th member, 'blue vision 1' who joined the forum earlier today.
Another landmark, and further evidence of the continued success and popularity of the forum. While the rate of new members joining has slowed down, I am quite amazed that we have ever reached 900 signed-up members. Back in the days of paper magazines, I seem to recall 350 members was considered a great achievement. The 900 figure does not include many enthusiasts who simply visit the site routinely (as guests) or as the result of a link from another site or forum. All that despite a url that is near impossible to remember!
What is of a little concern, is how few of the new members feel inclined to make their first post - subsequent ones are much easier!! Information is the life-blood of a forum such as this, be it future, current, recent or ancient (politely nostalgia) - just because you know, or have seen something, doesn't mean that the information is not of interest to someone else. Certainly don't let posts by experts (photographers or knowledge) put anyone off posting their photographic efforts, or fear of exposing ignorance by asking a simple question.
The NWAN forum is going from strength to strength, 900 up and rising. Usually well over a 1000 hits per day and rising (although fluctuates). Who would have thought that a few years ago?
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Post by john1958 on Feb 20, 2012 21:50:01 GMT 1
If we hit 1000 should have some sort of party......or a picnic on the mound? John :-)
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Post by mictheslik on Feb 20, 2012 23:26:02 GMT 1
Welcome to the new members.....and well put Viscount I'd be up for a mount meet up just to put a few more faces to names .mic
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Post by viscount on May 7, 2012 21:06:32 GMT 1
Well, ever closer to the 1000th signed-up member of the forum. The 950th member signed in on 7th May 2012, welcome to "info". As the forum has grown at a fairly steady rate of 50 members every 3 - 4 months, 100 every 6 - 7 months, so we should reach 1000 up around August. Progress to date: 500 11/09; 600 5/10; 700 11/10; 800 6/11, 900 2/12.
The forum really does continue to go from strength to strength with 40-50 posts most days, and around 105-110 members signing in daily and guest visits running usually 950-1150 in each 24 hours.
The regular mix of current activity at Liverpool, Manchester, Hawarden and Barton has now been joined by Ronaldsway IoM, although I would like to hear more regular information from Blackpool, Woodvale, Valley etc. Members are creating a great mix of current regional, road, trip, historical and transport related postings. Quick pat on the back to all members - if you haven't contributed yet and have information or photographs that others might be interested in, its time you did!
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Post by john1958 on May 22, 2012 20:18:55 GMT 1
950, and decent weather too........are we ready for a summer "1000th" member party? :-) John
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Post by ian531 on Jul 15, 2012 20:44:54 GMT 1
As I type we have 995 members, so looks like the 1,000th member is probably due this week. Wonder if people are wanting to join but are hanging on to try and be the 1,000th??
Ian ;D
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Post by ian531 on Jul 17, 2012 17:59:30 GMT 1
999 at 17.58, so looks like today might be the day ;D
Ian
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Post by john1958 on Jul 17, 2012 19:01:54 GMT 1
Whens the picnic??? Weather is going to improve.....according to Carol this morning!!!!
John :-)
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Post by Beemer on Jul 17, 2012 19:18:35 GMT 1
It isn't a true count of membership numbers as some members have more than one "nom de plume", some having at least three. I used to have two when we had the old Forum. Regards Beemer.
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Post by john1958 on Jul 17, 2012 19:41:47 GMT 1
Beemer!!!!!!!
You dodgy geezer......thats as bad as the people who have more than one mobile!!!!! :-)
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Post by ian531 on Jul 17, 2012 20:06:16 GMT 1
I might join again ;D ;D Ian
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2012 23:22:18 GMT 1
1,000 up guys GC
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Post by viscount on Jul 18, 2012 23:28:10 GMT 1
CFD, welcome to the forum as our landmark 1000th member late on Wednesday 18th July 2012.
In the current format/internet host, the forum has been up and running since March 2009, so 1000 up is quite an achievement in under three and half years. While I am aware that there are some members with more than one 'username', so 1000 members is not 1000 different people, it still remains a major landmark. However, it would be good to see more individuals who have taken the trouble to sign-up as members becoming active with information or pictorial posts. Don't be shy - we all made a first post once!
I watch the counter at the bottom of the index page closely. A few days ago it touched 1,750 guests plus 115 members in 24 hours - more usually it currently runs around 1,200 to 1,350 guests plus 95-115 members daily. This increasing level of interest is quite a tribute to all the active members, who provide a fascinating, sometimes eclectic, mix of airport movements; road trip sightings from near and afar; event reports both in text and pictures; nostalgia in the form of questions, memories and pictures; fascinating industry and non-aviation photos/observations and news snippits, but above all (well certainly as far as I am concerned) advance information on matters aeronautical.
A big thank you from me to all who take the time and effort to contribute and make this site what it is.
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Post by davecalveley on Jul 19, 2012 11:32:34 GMT 1
Brian although your title header has changed to 1000th member.....welcome CFD to the forum..... topic header still shows as N.W.A.N. 500th member.. appropriate time for a change??
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Post by cfd on Jul 19, 2012 14:06:53 GMT 1
Many thanks
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