More guest than members

[buckeye 5]

Ever notice that at any given time their are more "guest" viewing the forum than members? Just curious as to why we have so many more"lookers" than users. Maybe they dont realize that they could use the search function, or be able to see more topics that are only seen by members. And as a bonus, they could get involved in all of the cat fights that seem to be happening on here lately :ychain:

[jusjeepn 59]

I think a lot of those guests ARE members here who just don't log in. They come here just to read and never post.

[KC9KAS 4,744]

I was a "guest" for a while before joining. I guess I was just reading what was happening before I got real serious about the tractor.

[wingrider 21]

The reason some arn't logged in is that they might have a lap top and a desk top computer, when I'm on the desk top it doesn't show as logged in, it only shows that while I'm on the lap top. Does that make scents

wingrider

[MikesRJ 558]

The reason some arn't logged in is that they might have a lap top and a desk top computer, when I'm on the desk top it doesn't show as logged in, it only shows that while I'm on the lap top. Does that make scents

wingrider

Makes all the sense in the world! You never logged into the site form you desktop, only from your laptop.

The act of logging into the website on any particular computer, and any particular internet browser on that computer, would place a "cookie" on your machine for that browser.

When you return to that website and are using the same computer/browser, the website recognizes you and maintains your log-in as "active".

When you go to another computer, even inside the same house using the same internet connection, since the cookie does not exist on that machine you are technically "not logged in" because the cookie isn't there to identify you.

Make sense, and is it as clear as mud now?

[Kelly 1,033]

And if you clear your cookies, you have to log in again.

[MikesRJ 558]

Or the cookie expires ... but that was the next lesson though. :ychain:

[fireman 1,022]

I think we have enough members. Some people join merely to ask one question and you never hear from them again. Others join, don't bring anything constructive to the table and do nothing but cause problems. I like the old adage of too many cooks spoil the broth! Anyone whose been around Red Square from early on knows what I mean.

[Duff 206]

I think we have enough members. Some people join merely to ask one question and you never hear from them again. Others join, don't bring anything constructive to the table and do nothing but cause problems. I like the old adage of too many cooks spoil the broth! Anyone whose been around Red Square from early on knows what I mean.

Jeff, I have to respectfully disagree with you on this one. I was member #50 and have been a faithful reader and hopefully helpful contributor ever since. I've watched this forum expand, admittedly with a few growing pains, to the phenomenal resource it is today for owners or those simply with an interest in classic tractors. The knowledge base here is simply incredible!

I'm afraid that to limit or discourage membership could take something away from the overall flavor of the forum. Granted, we've had a few people join and cause some heartburn, but I think their numbers have been pretty limited. I'm sorry to admit that I've stepped over the line a few times myself and have been grateful for the patience and honesty of fellow members to rein me in when it's happened. Many great friendships have also been made here, and many more are sure to be in the making.

And let's not forget that we are dealing with a dwindling resource. Our tractors simply aren't made any more and probably never will be. I would hate to be responsible for any tractor being sent to the crusher or left in the woods to rot because the person who found it came to this forum and either couldn't join or was made to feel unwelcome and said to himself. "Screw it - it's not worth the hassle!" Not everyone when first viewing a neglected or abandoned tractor can appreciate what it represents - a classic piece of American craftsmanship with the potential to live on and serve faithfully for many years to come. But let that person hang around here for a short time and I can almost guarantee his/her eyes will be opened! For that reason alone I welcome both guests and "newbies", whether the latter post one time or a thousand.

Finally (and much to the relief of the readers of this post, I'm sure!) it's becoming harder and harder to find things that are truly and distinctly American to rally around. At least for me, preserving these fine machines is almost an act of patriotism, and I would never want to preclude anyone else from sharing this same opportunity if he or she happens to see it the way I do!

Happy New Year to all!

Duff :ychain: