I noticed that many names seem to have stopped posting. That's it...all I have to say on it.
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I noticed that many names seem to have stopped posting. That's it...all I have to say on it.
Ours is a strange sport,Newbs get attracted and go nutso for a couple mos. Than when they realize that shaving, Honing etc is really far more difficult Than they thought,They drop off the radar,never to be seen again.Quote:
Originally Posted by WW243
Most of what we do takes alot of dedication and time.Younger people today want instant gratification,when that do's not happen, they leave:(
Now you done it….released the SRP JU JU, you could be next…….. :lurk:Quote:
Originally Posted by WW243
Do they go to BB? :gaah:
Life happens, interests change.
In honesty it is a good thing.
Imagine all 40K members posting here everyday.
What mayhem;)
I have spent quite a bit of time in the archives, so much to take in. You can see how trends have gone as well.
Some members have come and gone in a few months, some were very active for a long while and then slipped away.
A few that were very active before seem to pop back up out of the blue, I think many of those still follow but don't post as much.
There are even a few that don't post any more that I feel like I know just from reading the knowledge and experiences they offered when they were active/more active.
And of course some are corner stones in the community and some key stones in the arches of these hallowed halls. :chapeau
This place does encourage AD as well. Perhaps some of those with ADs stay away so they don't wind up seeing all the pictures of razors, hones, and brushes as some sort of therapy. Or some combination of all of the above.
People leave for many reasons. Some come to learn and when they get what they want they are gone. Some get burned out or are bored and leave for greener pastures. Some have to adjust to changes in their lives and leave for that reason. If you look at the members when this site started you probably won't find more than a few who actively post.
Sites evolve and the old are replaced by the new. When that stops happening sites usually go under.
I think many of them couldn't get their razors to pass the HHT and just gave up.
A lot of folks, especially newbees, get the idea in their head that the HHT means the razor will shave great. My own experience has told me the HHT only means its sharp, sharp doesn't mean it will shave let alone give a good shave.Quote:
Originally Posted by ace
A lot of eBay folks are describing their razors as passing the HHT as a selling point. When I see 'HHT' in the listing I leave there and keep looking as it tells me they really don't understand the product they are trying to sell.
None of my razors pass the "HHT" test, yet they all shave perfectly...
Yes - when I started investigating SR shaving, after awhile I stumbled on this website, and read Jack's, "The Noob Chronicles", where he detailed his entire first year I think in SR shaving. I was fascinated by what he wrote, and after awhile felt that I kind of got to know him. He's the one, along with the Manliest Shave video, that got me to pull the trigger on ordering a starter kit, and then finally joining this site, and what a great ride it's been.Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
Finally got to meet Jack in downtown TO when I bought a Revisor 8/8 razor from him, very nice guy and a class act! He doesn't seem to post really anymore, but then again, a new baby and a young family has a way of doing that.
But yes, still chuckle when I heard the term, "necroposting", new people to the site responding to threads years old...great stuff never goes away!
Cheers!
It's a crying shame to see newbies give up after a couple months,:w,,,,leaving all that nice equipment in the classified section on the way out,,,,;)
Nope, this did not just pop up out of nowhere....I have loved knives since I was a kid, liked geology, things hand made, wet shaved for about 12 years with a double edge before I picked up a straight....like history....and like the quiet intensity of shaving with a straight razor....my favorite razors live on top of my bureau and I honestly do not tire of looking at them....so I'll be around although I might get more quiet and, as a side note, these last two weeks I bid and won two razors on Ebay, plus logged in 3 new shaving creams...I could go on.....Quote:
Originally Posted by kevinred
There is a point where most of us I would guess have to say: no, I will never own that razor. For me a short session of rage, jealously and some other negative emotions....then I move on and appreciate the beauty and feel lucky to have what I do have, and to have made a few friends.....Quote:
Originally Posted by RezDog