New members who do not post or engage.
- Thread starter joseserrano
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I recently looked at threads from years ago. Names I never see anymore. Did the same search over on RC and those same screen names are gone or haven’t been active in years.
I’m guessing I’m the more active of old guys on here and assume as we age the more we/some just become more readers than active commentary. Settled in to the hobby. I just recently set up a system after seven years so more active again. Everyone runs chemically induced tanks today I have nothing to say. I buy the cheapest of the cheap and have very little running on my tank. Not that I don’t have the money but still operate as though it’s 20 years ago when I started although I’ve had access to ”saltwater” tanks as they were called long before that.
I’m guessing I’m the more active of old guys on here and assume as we age the more we/some just become more readers than active commentary. Settled in to the hobby. I just recently set up a system after seven years so more active again. Everyone runs chemically induced tanks today I have nothing to say. I buy the cheapest of the cheap and have very little running on my tank. Not that I don’t have the money but still operate as though it’s 20 years ago when I started although I’ve had access to ”saltwater” tanks as they were called long before that.
My dad actually got me into reefing when I was younger since he always had his tank running and was semi-active on socal RC. He was the guy giving away giant chunks of green sinularia long long time ago. He set up an old curved JBJ 20ish gal with clowns, a BTA, and some coral for me in middle school and I upgraded to a JBJ 45 gal in high school using my part time money. Now I just sit back, feed, and do maintience every once in a while since coral prices are always so high... at least for the ones I want lol. Can't justify it with going to college and other priorities
Maybe you’re not as old as I thought. Have kids your age and older. Yes, corals have skyrocketed while it seems equipment prices have stayed pretty relative to then. A $50 pump then is a $50 pump today just made better using DC. A $5 coral then is now a $25+ frag today even being more prevalent due to more coral keepers and selling from their own tanks. Privateers selling same size items as stores for same price It seems.
Hey Jose. Not making excuses but the reason I don’t post often is because I try to only add helpful content, and many people beat me to the punch. Unfortunately, if I had to do an analysis of my posts here, I’m sure there would be a high volume in the Marketplace which is what I think the thread is trying to steer away from.
Also, many of my reef related conversations (equipment, best practices, vendor feedback, etc.) happens in real life with reefers I built a rapport with. I know this is extremely counterproductive to the forum, which is where I met most of these reefers along the 15 years I’ve been here.
Having met you multiple times and chatting outside of the forum, I can appreciate where you’re coming from with this thread. Even though I do browse the forum’s FS threads, there is community behind it and some people just come to exploit.
Some of the recent threads are in this topic (banning scammers) and it makes me excited to potentially see some changes. I’ve always enjoyed the DIY threads and will probably post a few of my current projects.
Also, many of my reef related conversations (equipment, best practices, vendor feedback, etc.) happens in real life with reefers I built a rapport with. I know this is extremely counterproductive to the forum, which is where I met most of these reefers along the 15 years I’ve been here.
Having met you multiple times and chatting outside of the forum, I can appreciate where you’re coming from with this thread. Even though I do browse the forum’s FS threads, there is community behind it and some people just come to exploit.
Some of the recent threads are in this topic (banning scammers) and it makes me excited to potentially see some changes. I’ve always enjoyed the DIY threads and will probably post a few of my current projects.
As for myself personally, I generally lurk online. When it comes to reefing specifically, I've been in the hobby almost 2 years (6+ in freshwater) so I'm not exactly an expert ready to chime in on every thread. Especially if the topic has already been covered/answered.
I also just had a baby and am in the throws of getting my career back into action after the pandemic, and don't have time to contribute as much as I want to. I generally pop this open before bed and do some light reading, and pop in to see if there's any new cool trades or coral being offered.
That being said, it's glaringly obvious that I need to post more so I will do my best to contribute. I've already found some great members and traded coral locally, but I feel like I'm in the crosshairs as a shy new member!
I also just had a baby and am in the throws of getting my career back into action after the pandemic, and don't have time to contribute as much as I want to. I generally pop this open before bed and do some light reading, and pop in to see if there's any new cool trades or coral being offered.
That being said, it's glaringly obvious that I need to post more so I will do my best to contribute. I've already found some great members and traded coral locally, but I feel like I'm in the crosshairs as a shy new member!
Just wanted to thank you Jose for raising this issue. I think most of us here truly just want what is best for the forum and it's members. I for one have also met several great sellers through this forum and would hate to see this activity restricted because we get a few scammers on here who ruin it for everyone else.
I’m far less active this year than when I first joined. I actually log into SCR more often than R2R as I wanted to meet local reefers.
I do what I can to contribute here and only buy from legacy members or members who are contributing.
You won’t see me on the selling forum for a while as I’m working on growing out the frags I’ve obtained since starting the hobby about 2-YRS ago.
Also, I’m in sales and the aerospace/space supply chain issues are keeping me occupied. Work travel also isn’t helping atm
I do what I can to contribute here and only buy from legacy members or members who are contributing.
You won’t see me on the selling forum for a while as I’m working on growing out the frags I’ve obtained since starting the hobby about 2-YRS ago.
Also, I’m in sales and the aerospace/space supply chain issues are keeping me occupied. Work travel also isn’t helping atm
Totally agree here. Build threads are a great way to learn and to share info, no matter what animals you're keeping. That said, I should probably start a thread here somewhere. I tend to help others and not focus on my own thread (on the other forum) which gets updated ocasionlly, that and I'm usually busy with work, so I just skim through other threads and don't post something worthy on my build thread. I probably overlooked it, but is there an introduce yourself thread here on SCR?
I have noticed a few posts here just trying to sell stuff and sneak things by, which is kinda BS. I think if you want to earn respect, then you have to do exactly that, earn it. I'll talk reefs all day long if I can, but in the meantime, I'll try to put together build thread, especially now that I have two tank (actually 3) that I'm setting up or rebooting.
I have noticed a few posts here just trying to sell stuff and sneak things by, which is kinda BS. I think if you want to earn respect, then you have to do exactly that, earn it. I'll talk reefs all day long if I can, but in the meantime, I'll try to put together build thread, especially now that I have two tank (actually 3) that I'm setting up or rebooting.
You have a great point. I’m one of the members with super minimal posts from San Diego as well as many of the reefers on here. I’ve had my account for years but never posted and honestly I’m not sure why! Stupid of me to say the least as all forums require some form of engagement of minimal attempt. So I will definitely be changing that this time around. Apologies for my post about a month back with minimal posts and engagement btw. Happy reefing y’all.
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I’m still in the planning phase to get this thing going.
I’ll usually keep scr things updated on scr or the Facebook group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/203701346327653/
I’ve banned of RC so I can’t update there. I guess I could do a better job on R2R.
I’ll usually keep scr things updated on scr or the Facebook group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/203701346327653/
I’ve banned of RC so I can’t update there. I guess I could do a better job on R2R.
I'm totally a lurker.
I am trying so hard not to mess things up when it comes to reefing, and I'm always embarrassed with whatever I'm screwing up on next, let alone posting about it.
I feel like the site in general can be a bit unwelcoming sometimes. I always feel bad when I post something and I don't know if I'm breaking the rules or not.
I've had a great time buying corals, meeting people, getting to know locals. I wish there was more of that.
I am trying so hard not to mess things up when it comes to reefing, and I'm always embarrassed with whatever I'm screwing up on next, let alone posting about it.
I feel like the site in general can be a bit unwelcoming sometimes. I always feel bad when I post something and I don't know if I'm breaking the rules or not.
I've had a great time buying corals, meeting people, getting to know locals. I wish there was more of that.
Some times do you ever think who makes stupid rules!
Riddle me this Batman.
Why is it on the SCR Facebook page all posts need to be approved by admin but here in the forum that started before FB there no regulations or approval process
Hummmmm!!!! seams pretty asinine to me
Umm by the way don’t try to fake the funk I see the admin here and there.
BOOM that was the mic being dropped
Riddle me this Batman.
Why is it on the SCR Facebook page all posts need to be approved by admin but here in the forum that started before FB there no regulations or approval process
Hummmmm!!!! seams pretty asinine to me
Umm by the way don’t try to fake the funk I see the admin here and there.
BOOM that was the mic being dropped
