Some regular posters missing ?

[thebacons]

Without getting controversial it seems like a few regular posters have disappeared recently or post a lot less frequently. I've been posting for a couple of years now and a few long term posters seem to have dropped of for one reason or another.

Like I said not starting an argument but if I have noticed it others must have to.

[ozzieclare2be]

I think after a while life just moves on and you tend to post less as you establish yourself, plus there are other forums too eg facebook lol

[ian mc]

I know what you mean, The thing that gets to me is that you get the one's who come on here just starting out and bombard the place with questions never use the search function to see if the question has been asked and answered. Then when they get here want everyone to help them get jobs get a rental give them stuff while there funiture comming etc and once they have got jobs a rental got there place kitted out you never hear or see tham on the site again. They are the ones that have the fresh experiance and could let people comming or thinking about comming the pit falls and what to avoid and what is best way of doing things, A lot of people on here have been here a while like myself I now know nothing about the process about getting a visa Its all changed since I done it and there was no Internet at that time to help out.

[lynsteve]

exactly ian mc

stevo

[adelaidenow]

Am I being missed?

[snifter]

Am I being missed?

Well, I was lobbing spuds at you and they keep falling into the Indian ocean, so I need to reset my trebuchet I think.

[snifter]

What ian mc said is fair comment. It is a shame not so many newer arrivals continue to post on a regular basis or at least pop back to give a bit of help to those still in the visa process or planning stage.

The visa application process changes again soon and it'll be even more new ground to get to grips with for those applying. Alas though, those already in Aus now won't be able to offer help on some aspects as they'll be new.

The natural flow and ebb of a forum is such that people do come and go. Some will stick around for years like gum stuck to a shoe, determind and no way being left behind, others just find as time passes they have less and less reason or interest to post here. Even some of those yet to make the move who were chatty a while back have gone quiet. Many of them still log in I notice, but not as many post.

I personally believe if I am going to be a member of a forum I actively contribute to it. If I cease posting or reading for longer than 3 months I have my own personal rule to ask for my account to be deleted or suspended. Sometimes I just don't wish to post a particular forum any longer. No real reason, just moving on as you do.

Perhaps this might find a few people coming out of the woodwork to let us know they are still around, newer and older members alike :)

[lynsteve]

i'm not going away, i'm like that piece of gum...i haven't a clue about the visas, way too complicated, but if i can help i will..

stevo

[Misplaced]

Yep - i have only been on here since March but have noticed a few of the regulars have gone by the way side :-( Maybe there is politics at play or maybe they have just moved on or got bored. Anyway, I wish them all the best.

[lynsteve]

real estate, gym, weights, fishing, bus driving, they all take time up..

stevo