why only 14 voters - The Whistle Post

domiluk · #1 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 09:29 AM

Why are there only 14 voters on this month contest . I would think that more people would that are adding there photos would like to see what you think of them by voting on them .We have over 300 members and only 14 voters come on look and vote

TrainNut · #2 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 10:02 AM

I did!...........................

Eastern Roads · #3 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 01:32 PM

I was trying to come up with the reasons why there weren't many votes on a GREAT month of pictures, and I too, am not really sure why so few decided to participate. Anyone on the site can vote, it's out there so everyone can be a part of our community! So, the only reasons I could think of why folks wouldn't vote were:
!. They're waiting to see if anyone will buy their vote.
2. They were looking for campaign promises. (and disappointments

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3. The topic wasn't interesting enough.
4. The wife/GF has them out mowing the yard, trimming shrubs, etc.
5. They're out getting the pool ready for Summer.
6. A massive virus hit 40 million computers.
7. They thought that since they didn't register a pic, they couldn't vote.
8. They all went to an NMRA Convention.
9. They all went to Bermuda??
10. They were under the impression from last month that if they did vote, then we would all have a big party at TD's house. (BTW- it's being held next week, but don't let TD know I said anything!!

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Trainman1965 · #4 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 06:22 PM

I always vote. I mean if you guys take the time to post a pic the least i can do is look them over and pic out one. I know we have a lot of members that have never made a post here. You have this with all forums ppl sign up and never come back ??????i dont get it either but it happens. All we can do is the ones of us that do post here everyday are two times a week keep it up and lets just hope for more ppl just like ya. We are still in the building stage some day I am sure with members like what we have now we are going to be a big star someday.

altrainsnow · #5 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by domiluk

Why are there only 14 voters on this month contest . I would think that more people would that are adding there photos would like to see what you think of them by voting on them .We have over 300 members and only 14 voters come on look and vote

Hi Everyone This is a fun thing and it only takes a second to vote. I voted and for those who send in photos it is a great way to tell the world about your empire. Get out and VOTE

RonP · #6 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 08:28 PM

It is time and patience that makes for an active forum. Take it easy...

domiluk · #7 (**permalink**) 05-07-2008, 09:01 PM

I'm not asking anyone to vote for me I just think you could take the time to look at all the great entry and vote out of 300 member only a few vote.I just think if the guys take the time to enter I think we should take the time to look and vote If you don't like any of the entries vote for the worst at least vote .

Daryl · #8 (**permalink**) 05-08-2008, 09:18 PM

I've voted on very one since I joined up ! I think it is a great way to see what kind of modelers WE ALL are ,as well as picking up a few tricks along the way

so come on guys &girls lets see some more in the May shoot

RonP · #9 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by domiluk

I'm not asking anyone to vote for me I just think you could take the time to look at all the great entry and vote out of 300 member only a few vote.I just think if the guys take the time to enter I think we should take the time to look and vote If you don't like any of the entries vote for the worst at least vote .

What should be said here is the very nature of railroading and the internet is information and if you have 300 member probably only 50 come on a regular basis the rest are looking for information and move on. Often when I read a good article I join just for the sake of adding a number to the owners list this is to the benefit of the forum and in time when 10,000 members are recorded others will see a secure and well laid out forum.

My home life right now is so chaotic I cannot even work on a layout I built in the living room let alone dig through all new posts. Its hard and thats life. Patience will pay off, summers coming harder times are coming trust me.In the fall things pick back up blah blah blah

you understand what i am saying I am sure.

My son is using me as a jungle gym as i type lol i gtg.

Allegany2666 · #10 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 09:30 AM

I don't know if I'm old enough to vote.