A bit of a poll / open discussion...

[Red N White Army]

It does take a bit more effort to see what's going on, but that's mostly a user-base issue than the format itself. Most other forums with this sort of layout have only one thread per topic - so a match thread, a transfers thread, a food thread, a random guff thread etc and all posters keep to that so you know where to post and where to respond if they're interested. That's not how this board evolved under the old format though, and I think half the reason why it's struggling a tad - the format doesn't fit with the way most people here want to post. Not really to do with personalities etc imo - that hasn't changed much as far as I can see.

[Arsenes' Wanger]

The smugness along with the snide remarks of long term posters needs to change a bit. New members want to express their opinion and be answered with a little respect, instead of being derided by members. A thought out comment in return instead of a snide, half clever rebuttal would be good. Embrace the new posters. They want to feel appreciated.

[Gooner Canuck]

The smugness along with the snide remarks of long term posters needs to change a bit. New members want to express their opinion and be answered with a little respect, instead of being derided by members. A thought out comment in return instead of a snide, half clever rebuttal would be good. Embrace the new posters. They want to feel appreciated.

I would agree with this.

I also think the fact that the club has been pretty much standing still for a decade has lessened some of the traffic. How much can we say about a good but not great side that has so many consecutive indistinguishable seasons?

It's maybe also an age thing. As I get older I still try to watch every match but it's a bit less of a priority to talk about Arsenal all day every day, especially when they are not on the pitch. Yes, yes, I know, Plastic Fan and all that, go ahead if you must...

I don't know where the board is hosted but I wonder if there might be a more cost-effective platform available (cloud service, for example if not already being used)?

I should add I am addicted to the PPPL and would hate to lose it. Thanks Homer!

[TheCurly]

I would agree with this.

I also think the fact that the club has been pretty much standing still for a decade has lessened some of the traffic. How much can we say about a good but not great side that has so many consecutive indistinguishable seasons?

It's maybe also an age thing. As I get older I still try to watch every match but it's a bit less of a priority to talk about Arsenal all day every day, especially when they are not on the pitch. Yes, yes, I know, Plastic Fan and all that, go ahead if you must...

valid points young man

[redgunamo]

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