How do you feel about being the only one online in a forum?

[Heatman]

Do you usually feel whenever you come online in a forum just to find out that you're the only one online? Does it discourage you from using that particular forum or you don't care about it?

 

[Grant]

I don't think much about it to be honest. Never really crossed my mind, as there will always be times where you may be the only one signed in. Maybe you're on really late and you're the only person signed in. I've been a member of many forums, sometimes there aren't people on, it's normal if anything.

 

[Heatman]

I don't think much about it to be honest. Never really crossed my mind, as there will always be times where you may be the only one signed in. Maybe you're on really late and you're the only person signed in. I've been a member of many forums, sometimes there aren't people on, it's normal if anything.

Personally, I also don't let it bother me so much because I know that a lot of people are from different time zone. There is always a possibility that your time zone is when the person is actually sleeping and there is nothing you can do to change that and bring the person to be online whenever you're online.

 

[rightminds]

Definitely this can no longer be called a forum. It is acceptable if I'm the first to join the forum but I can't be so patient to stay alone for many days except I see other joining.

 

[Heatman]

Definitely this can no longer be called a forum. It is acceptable if I'm the first to join the forum but I can't be so patient to stay alone for many days except I see other joining.

This is not actually the point that is being made because what is being discussed is actually when there are so many other registered members on a particular website but at one point in time, you happen to be the only person that logged in and was online at that time.

 

[Kane]

I do not care whether there are a lot of users online or it is just me. I visit forums for interactions and as long as there are topics for interactions, I do not think otherwise. Having said that if you are using forums that have a lot of members, you will always find someone online. Since I do not engage with private communications, or live chat, if the feature is available on forum, I do not see any difference if there are people online or not.

 

[chansa]

Do you usually feel whenever you come online in a forum just to find out that you're the only one online? Does it discourage you from using that particular forum or you don't care about it?

The impact on me personally is minimal since most forums have members from various parts of the world. The probability of only one member being online at given time is quite low, although it is still possible. However, it would be beneficial for forum owners to implement push notifications that alert members when there is a new contribution or comment related to their interests. This would improve engagement and ensure that members stay connected and informed.

 

[Heatman]

The impact on me personally is minimal since most forums have members from various parts of the world. The probability of only one member being online at given time is quite low, although it is still possible. However, it would be beneficial for forum owners to implement push notifications that alert members when there is a new contribution or comment related to their interests. This would improve engagement and ensure that members stay connected and informed.

I'm even going to tell you that sometimes I even like it when I come online on a website and it's only me that is online.

I will even appreciate myself for being the only one that is online on the website at a particular point in time, so it's not really a big issue for me as well.

 

[Busybee]

I can understand that logging into a forum and finding yourself as the only online member can be disheartening for some individuals. It may indicate a lack of engagement or a decline in community activity.

 

[Heatman]

I can understand that logging into a forum and finding yourself as the only online member can be disheartening for some individuals. It may indicate a lack of engagement or a decline in community activity.

The reason why I personally don't find it as anything disheartening is because of the different time zone that most people usually come online. There is always a chance that you're going to be the only one that is online when others are sleeping or doing other things.

 

[Frank]

Do you usually feel whenever you come online in a forum just to find out that you're the only one online? Does it discourage you from using that particular forum or you don't care about it?

I wouldn't want to be the only one online as I will prefer to have a lot of members being available on a forum on a forum. However, when there are engaging topics that I can share my opinions on, I will feel less bothered unless this issue continues in the long-term.

 

[Heatman]

I wouldn't want to be the only one online as I will prefer to have a lot of members being available on a forum on a forum. However, when there are engaging topics that I can share my opinions on, I will feel less bothered unless this issue continues in the long-term.

Whether I am the only one online in a forum at one particular time doesn't really bother me that much as long as there are so many contents where I can share in the discussion that have already been going on. I know that whenever some other people come online, they will also participate in the discussion and that is how everything flows.