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Title: 10000 Members!!
Post by: Snow on June 03, 2012, 09:36:03 PM
Just broke through the 10,000 members!

Well done to Brett and membership for such a successful forum.  :cup: :cup:
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: D4D on June 03, 2012, 09:38:04 PM
http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=22724 (http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=22724) :)
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: Jason B on June 03, 2012, 09:38:39 PM
 :cup:
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: dooguss on June 03, 2012, 09:40:21 PM
So who was the lucky 10000th member ???
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: D4D on June 03, 2012, 09:40:56 PM
nevdrews I think, will wait for official confirmation
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: fuji on June 03, 2012, 09:43:47 PM
Any prizes? like a My Swag stubbie holder lol
Wayne
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: Frostd on June 03, 2012, 09:46:51 PM
Congratulations to all involved!!! Time to party (http://www.pic4ever.com/images/123.gif) (http://www.pic4ever.com/images/za4.gif)
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: Tjupurula on June 03, 2012, 09:48:10 PM
I concur with the comment of Well Done Brett.  The patronage of this site is friendly, knowledgeable, and for the most part sensible.  The occasion members like me throw in some ridiculous (not offensive) comments sometimes, but that is just me.
Regards
Tjupurula
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: Snow on June 03, 2012, 09:50:16 PM
I just approved a whole bunch of newbies but can't say who was 10000th. When I finished we had 10014. I should of been more careful and done them one at a time. I don't think the member number correlates anymore either. Oh well.
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: Tjupurula on June 03, 2012, 09:55:33 PM
Either way Snow you are managing to help build one of the best forums there is.  Admittedly I am not addicted, it is just a requirement of mine to check the site at least once daily when I can.  I also like the fact that I can allow my grandkids to look at this site knowing they will not be exposed to anything they should not see.
Regards
Tjupurula
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: Frostd on June 03, 2012, 09:56:17 PM
Hey Snow, dont worry.  Great forum. 10,000 members and getting stronger.
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: Kit_e_kat9 on June 03, 2012, 10:19:31 PM


I've got no idea why so many have joined.  Great forum, great members, great places to visit reported, great info, friendly environment, camping oriented, 4wd oriented, food oriented, beer oriented ... nope ... no idea at all.   ;D

Well Done to all the members for making such a wonderful place ... without you it's no forum at all ...   :cup:

Kit_e


Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: rodsswag on June 03, 2012, 10:22:41 PM
Congrats on everyone in kepping this going  :cup:
 :cheers:


Rod......
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: McGirr on June 04, 2012, 05:26:46 AM

Oh no that means if I do another Cape Trip I may have 50 cars going. ;D

Well done to the team :cup:

Mark
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: sol on June 04, 2012, 06:00:44 AM
Well done guys. :cup:
It's a pleasure to be part of this great forum.  ;D

                                                  :cheers:
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: Bill on June 04, 2012, 06:32:12 AM
Oh no that means when I do another Cape Trip I may have 50 cars going. ;D

Well done to the team :cup:

Mark


There ya go Mark I fixed it for you. ;D
Bill
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: jclures on June 04, 2012, 08:20:58 AM
They might have to put traffic lights up the cape if that many went in one group.
I wonder if the 10000 members reflect the change in the way Australians, are now planing there holidays, not just being a fly in, fly out tourist.
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: GU_Thomo on June 04, 2012, 08:26:49 AM
No wonder that since I joined in 2007 I have gone from 15 - 20 min/day and reading everything to hours a day and only reading a fraction of the new posts.

Cheers
Parry
Title: 10000 Members!!
Post by: britts on June 04, 2012, 09:47:24 AM
The problem is that's it such a diverse and informative forum which we all love and then tell all our mates, well done to all for such a great place.

Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: BigJules on June 04, 2012, 11:11:38 AM
It is a fine acheivement.

Regretably an analysis of the member base suggests that whilst our membership is growing, participation is not keeping up:
10% of registered members have never actually logged in
58% have never posted (inc the 10% who have never logged in)
23% have posted less than 10 times

The top 10 posters, including myself, have contributed 17% of the total posts, and of that top 10 I'd suggest three of those members have left or would rarely contribute now.

I would love to understand more about why someone might join but never post, or who drop out quickly.

I don't believe that post count is the best reflection of interest, it may simply be an indicator of how bored you are at work or home ;) , so I haven't published these stats to encourage people to post up necessarily. I have gained so much knowledge from this forum, but by far my greatest gain has been the friendships I have developed.

You don't have to post up, but I do encourage all members to get involved. Go to a meet, organise one yourself. It doesn't matter if you've been a member on here for 5 minutes; if you'd like to put your hand up to go somewhere and invite along others folks you've never met or would like to meet again, GO FOR IT !!!
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: Mace on June 04, 2012, 11:35:21 AM
Your last paragraph sums it up for me BJ.

Getting involved off site with anyone is a key ingrediant of getting extra value out of myswag. 

I wonder how many just join up to see the trip reports?  Is it still correct that you need to join to see them? (12 months ago since I joined,  ive forgotten).

Catch you all around the traps for a Stones! As BJ says, GO FOR IT.



Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: D4D on June 04, 2012, 12:30:56 PM
but by far my greatest gain has been the friendships I have developed.

Agreed, 20 years ago I joined a 4wd club to meet like minded people as the Interweb forum stuff wasn't around. I dropped my 4wd club membership the other year as I was going on more trips with forum members than club trips.
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: BigJules on June 04, 2012, 12:52:50 PM
I should also add that there are lots of folks on here that I am keen to meet up with still.
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: Hairs on June 04, 2012, 01:01:58 PM
Well done to all,
It's great to be part of it.
Yeah I agree BigJules, Get out there and have a crack at it, there are members everywhere, bound to be a trip, weekend or even overnight happening somewhere and if there isn't organize one yourself, it might surprise you how many will turn up.
Good Stuff.
 :cheers:

Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: Stan Bryant on June 04, 2012, 02:40:29 PM
Whoopee!!!! :cup: :cup:
cheers Stan
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: MarkGU on June 05, 2012, 07:44:03 PM
10 000 members and only 1 Bald Headed Git.  :cup:




oh and 1 Speewa  ;D
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: Jason B on June 05, 2012, 08:35:07 PM
10 000 members and only 1 Bald Headed Git.  :cup:

oh and 1 Speewa  ;D

 :cup:
Title: 10000 Members!!
Post by: Black Diamond on June 05, 2012, 08:46:02 PM
Yep this is a great forum and it's going forward in leaps and bounds :cheers:
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: jim-m-72 on June 05, 2012, 09:20:08 PM
This is a great forum to read for ideas and mods to make trips to go to I just have to talk the minister to go to some. thanks for the forum its great reading
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: Havaroly on June 05, 2012, 09:29:50 PM
Well done to the whole team! :cup: role on to 20k  :cup:
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: luxabout on June 05, 2012, 10:18:48 PM
Regretably an analysis of the member base suggests that whilst our membership is growing, participation is not keeping up:
10% of registered members have never actually logged in
58% have never posted (inc the 10% who have never logged in)
23% have posted less than 10 times

It would be interesting to see how often those 58% login. I'm here morning and night, read as much as I can, but am only up to 135 posts since August 2009. I'm one of the quiet ones!

Congrats everyone though - It's a great milestone for the forum :)
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: Tjupurula on June 05, 2012, 10:23:06 PM
There are many interesting threads, and I learn a lot.  However when I have no knowledge of what is being discussed, or the area being discussed, I would feel foolish saying something with no knowledge.
Regards
Tjupurula
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: GGV8Cruza on June 06, 2012, 07:18:38 PM
And today a new online record, smashing the old one, must of been heaps of visitors at the time

GG
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: flamingo on June 06, 2012, 07:31:32 PM
  Great stuff every one!  Well done  :cheers: Phil
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: GGV8Cruza on June 19, 2012, 09:41:47 PM
And it keeps getting bigger, 613 will be hard to beat i think

GG
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: McGirr on June 19, 2012, 10:06:16 PM
And it keeps getting bigger, 613 will be hard to beat i think

GG

Wow something went wrong there. :D

Mark
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: Mace on June 19, 2012, 10:29:33 PM
I think not.

All we will need is another Earthquake, greater than 5.2.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: Daawl on June 24, 2012, 07:32:36 PM
This is an awesome site and wish to thank you all.

Been a member for two months and already there is a talk of having a meet of the Central Western members, a number of are all noobs. :)

Cant ask for much more.  :cup:

I expect to develope some very good long term friendships  :cheers:
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: Black Diamond on June 24, 2012, 08:28:18 PM
 Great milestone for a great forum :cup:

BD
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: Black Diamond on June 24, 2012, 08:31:39 PM
10 000 members and only 1 Bald Headed Git.  :cup:




oh and 1 Speewa  ;D
;D  :worthles:
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: Patt31 on June 24, 2012, 10:05:59 PM
well done myswag, I love coming on here and reading all the interesting posts, I too often look but dont post, but I am glad I come in nearly every day and spend time browsing, always something to put a smile on the dial.

looking forward to maybe seeing some myswaggers out at Canarvon Gorge next week. :)

keep up the good work team you do an fantastic job  :cup:
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: speewa158 on June 25, 2012, 06:09:15 AM
Having been a member for quite a while l have learned so much , met some awesome people & had lots of fun . Its really great to know there are others out there looking to do the same things . When traveling the local knowledge is so important to improve the journey .
Best of all the networks that have been setup are the most important of all . Ripper team  :cup: :cup:   :cheers:
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: GU_Thomo on June 25, 2012, 07:45:02 AM
Having been a member for quite a while l have learned so much , met some awesome people & had lots of fun . Its really great to know there are others out there looking to do the same things . When traveling the local knowledge is so important to improve the journey .
Best of all the networks that have been setup are the most important of all . Ripper team  :cup: :cup:   :cheers:

What he said....

Cheers
Parry
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: BigJules on June 27, 2012, 03:22:29 PM
I note with interest that MySwag (10238) has almost as many members today as Overlander (10277), but only about a third of the number of posts (1290619155291).

D4D is just about to  crack 8000 posts. This is small biccies compared to Overlander where there are many with over 10,000 posts, but those guys have been going for many more years.

Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: LJs GU on June 27, 2012, 03:38:50 PM
Yeah but over 'ere all our posts are quality, information laden, to the point, narratives... no waffley, mud slinging, sarcasm dripping crap  :angel:.

So does D4D get an award or certificate? (Or just a big head?)  ;D

LJ
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: 1HDT on June 27, 2012, 04:13:40 PM
Well done to all involved, big and small.  :cup:

Its good to be a part of it.

1HDT
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: baldheadedgit on June 27, 2012, 04:47:49 PM
Yeah but over 'ere all our posts are quality, information laden, to the point, narratives... no waffley, mud slinging, sarcasm dripping crap  :angel:.

So does D4D get an award or certificate? (Or just a big head?)  ;D

LJ
He's already got the last part.... ;D ;D ;D :angel:

BHG
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: D4D on June 27, 2012, 05:21:48 PM
Hey I resemble that remark :)
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: baldheadedgit on June 27, 2012, 06:42:31 PM
Hey I resemble that remark :)
You do.?  i don't believe that    ;D

BHG
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: D4D on June 29, 2012, 11:07:25 AM
(http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f20/440739d1306093469-congrats-m4tt-8000-posts-cake.jpg)
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: gibbo301 on June 29, 2012, 11:18:05 AM
Well done D4D 8000 posts  :cup:
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: D4D on January 04, 2013, 03:17:45 PM
(http://blkmav.com/images/9000.jpg)
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: speewa158 on January 04, 2013, 03:31:39 PM
(http://blkmav.com/images/9000.jpg)

D4D You need to get out more & experance real life ,,,,,,,,,,,, Go to Bumblings for the arvo  :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: GeoffA on January 04, 2013, 03:32:24 PM
D4D You need to get out more & experance real life ,,,,,,,,,,,, Go to Bumblings for the arvo  :cheers: :cheers:

You're not that far behind..........
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: speewa158 on January 04, 2013, 07:08:10 PM
You're not that far behind..........
Dont worry about you being a backward child  .        Express Youeself   .      :cheers:
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: GeoffA on January 04, 2013, 08:29:18 PM
Dont worry about you being a backward child  .        Express Youeself   .      :cheers:

........a little shy....... ;D
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: speewa158 on January 05, 2013, 01:02:59 PM
Then let us speak to your Leader  >:D :cheers:
Title: Re: 10000 Members!!
Post by: ARB 4X4 Accessories on January 07, 2013, 02:09:28 PM
Well done Brett, mods and everyone else involved. Top effort :cup:

Cheers, Sam.