onepocket.org

[OldSchool]

It depresses me to say, but our excellent site here (thank you Steve Booth) onepocket.org, has lost much of it's vitality, content, and participation. And I attribute that to three things:

1. The pandemic.
2. The, now canceled, acrimonious political threads.
3. The Ghost having inexplicably dropped off the site.

- Old School

 

[ChicagoFats]

Also the addition of the Facebook site.

 

[Cory in dc]

It depresses me to say, but our excellent site here (thank you Steve Booth) onepocket.org, has lost much of it's vitality and participation. And I attribute that to three things:

1. The pandemic.
2. The, now canceled, acrimonious political threads.
3. The Ghost having inexplicably dropped off the site.

- Old School

Especially #3! I hope the Ghost is well and returns soon.

 

[sorackem]

Especially #3! I hope the Ghost is well and returns soon.

If anyone sees that misplaced specter tell him he should visitant his old haunt.

 

[Dennis "Whitey" Young]

I see it differently, for guys are stepping up and contributing during these times. We know who they are, and I for one appreciate their efforts.
Thanks guys, for your threads!
Whitey

 

[1 HOLE NUT]

I have never been a big contributor(sorry for that), but this site and group of guys has become like family to me, thank you to the ones that do post.

 

[cincy_kid]

It depresses me to say, but our excellent site here (thank you Steve Booth) onepocket.org, has lost much of it's vitality, content, and participation. And I attribute that to three things:

1. The pandemic.
2. The, now canceled, acrimonious political threads.
3. The Ghost having inexplicably dropped off the site.

- Old School

Well, it's also the holidays too...

And although I do think the political threads didn't help anyone out (as they never do) and did more bad than good, I think the pandemic hasn't hurt the traffic/participation. With everyone either working from home or having more time on their hands due to lack of work, it gives users more time to surf, lurk, post, etc.

As far as the Ghost, yes I think we all miss him very much and hope he comes back to visit us soon! His WWYDs are always top notch that provoke meaningful debates and discussions imo. And thanks to Larry, Doc, Whitey and others who have posted WWYD's! Even if the result isn't a world class shot, just the "situation" is enough to stir up some good conversations about what options various members would choose and why...helping us all learn to a degree.

Lastly, just looking at the stats, it's showing an increase in users and sessions over the last 90 days and even 180 days. It also shows we just hit a new monthly record for number of users in a given month (November), with over 4,000 users.


LAST 90 DAYS




LAST 180 DAYS

 

[crabbcatjohn]

Don't worry, pool about to blow up so we will have a bit to talk about. Lots of events coming up.

 

[beatle]

the site is like a tv show. many watch it but few are participating. and that gets old for me at least.

 

[jtompilot]

Also the addition of the Facebook site.

Screw Facebook, I rarely go on it

 

[crabbcatjohn]

Well, it's also the holidays too...

And although I do think the political threads didn't help anyone out (as they never do) and did more bad than good, I think the pandemic hasn't hurt the traffic/participation. With everyone either working from home or having more time on their hands due to lack of work, it gives users more time to surf, lurk, post, etc.

As far as the Ghost, yes I think we all miss him very much and hope he comes back to visit us soon! His WWYDs are always top notch that provoke meaningful debates and discussions imo. And thanks to Larry, Doc, Whitey and others who have posted WWYD's! Even if the result isn't a world class shot, just the "situation" is enough to stir up some good conversations about what options various members would choose and why...helping us all learn to a degree.

Lastly, just looking at the stats, it's showing an increase in users and sessions over the last 90 days and even 180 days. It also shows we just hit a new monthly record for number of users in a given month (November), with over 4,000 users.


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LAST 180 DAYS


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Do you get stats for overseas users?

 

[cincy_kid]

Do you get stats for overseas users?

yes, here is the last 30 days:

 

[OldSchool]

And although I do think the political threads didn't help anyone out (as they never do) and did more bad than good, I think the pandemic hasn't hurt the traffic/participation. With everyone either working from home or having more time on their hands due to lack of work, it gives users more time to surf, lurk, post, etc.

As far as the Ghost, yes I think we all miss him very much and hope he comes back to visit us soon! His WWYDs are always top notch that provoke meaningful debates and discussions imo. And thanks to Larry, Doc, Whitey and others who have posted WWYD's! Even if the result isn't a world class shot, just the "situation" is enough to stir up some good conversations about what options various members would choose and why...helping us all learn to a degree.

Lastly, just looking at the stats, it's showing an increase in users and sessions over the last 90 days and even 180 days. It also shows we just hit a new monthly record for number of users in a given month (November), with over 4,000 users.


LAST 90 DAYS

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LAST 180 DAYS


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Yes, but lurkers don't provide any of what is needed, what I mentioned: content, vitality, and participation. Who knows, maybe my saying this will jump-start a few of them to post up.

- Old School

 

[Space]

I'll step up. I found the site a few months ago and just registered a few days ago but haven't had anything to post about.

I was introduced to OP about a year ago and enjoy the game. Most players I know don't really play so its a struggle to find a match if the one guy I know to play with isn't around.

 

[cincy_kid]

I'll step up. I found the site a few months ago and just registered a few days ago but haven't had anything to post about.

I was introduced to OP about a year ago and enjoy the game. Most players I know don't really play so its a struggle to find a match if the one guy I know to play with isn't around.

welcome to the site Space!

What city you from? When the craziness clears up, I am sure there are some members that would be willing to play some at some point that may be close to you.

 

[Nick B]

yes, here is the last 30 days:

I got to work harder at spreading our game. At least I'm number 2 (a very Canadian kind of spot)

 

[Space]

welcome to the site Space!

What city you from? When the craziness clears up, I am sure there are some members that would be willing to play some at some point that may be close to you.

Thanks for the welcome. I'm in the Atlanta area.
Hopefully a return of something approaching normal is in the near future.

 

[jtompilot]

Thanks for the welcome. I'm in the Atlanta area.
Hopefully a return of something approaching normal is in the near future.

If you can’t find 1P in Atlanta you must never leave the bar. No one plays it on bar boxes

 

[Hardmix]

I live in Atlanta and will play.

 

[NH Steve]

Thanks for the welcome. I'm in the Atlanta area.
Hopefully a return of something approaching normal is in the near future.

Welcome to onepocket.org!

This guy here can definitely play ---v

I live in Atlanta and will play.