Posted by Dr. Bob on July 28, 2013, at 23:08:44
In reply to Re: Is Babble in trouble?, posted by sigismund on July 28, 2013, at 1:59:28
> Dr bob, there's always a reason to see doom and gloom. ;-)
> And maybe, there's always a reason to see things in a lighter/brighter way.And maybe there's something to be said for being reminded of both.
> I'm impressed that you've kept this site going.
> I guess it must be worth it to you? Somehow?
> I guess I've found reason enough for the past.... Uh, omg, like 10 years, to keep wandering around here.
> And in that time, Facebook and twitter have become forces to be reckoned with! The Internet is craaaaazzzzy!
>
> sleepygirl2I guess it's worth it to all of us who are here. Do you get something out of Babble that you don't get out of FB and Twitter?
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> > It's simply a fact that there are far fewer posters, and even fewer posters posting in an intimate manner.
>
> How could anybody be pleased with that (except the person posting)?
>
> sigismundI'm starting to appreciate some possible reasons:
1. They could feel less exposed.
2. They could feel it's more like a refuge.Bob
a brilliant and reticent Web mastermind -- The New York Times
backpedals well -- PartlyCloudy
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