Psycho-Babble Administration Thread 528951

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A request for statistics

Posted by Dinah on July 17, 2005, at 9:25:51

Dr. Bob, exactly how many people get no replies on their first post?

For that matter, how many posts go unanswered, broken down by board? I've seen very few unanswered posts on Psychology, and very few on Social. Especially from newcomers or infrequent posters.

Re: A request for statistics

Posted by so on July 17, 2005, at 12:19:41

In reply to A request for statistics, posted by Dinah on July 17, 2005, at 9:25:51

> Dr. Bob, exactly how many people get no replies on their first post?
>
> For that matter, how many posts go unanswered, broken down by board? I've seen very few unanswered posts on Psychology, and very few on Social. Especially from newcomers or infrequent posters.

And while you are at it, could you please restore the site statistics for January to May, 2005, which you hid from public view (saying you did so to save space) shortly after I asked questions about apparently declining traffic at the board.

Re: A request for statistics

Posted by Dr. Bob on July 22, 2005, at 14:42:38

In reply to A request for statistics, posted by Dinah on July 17, 2005, at 9:25:51

> Dr. Bob, exactly how many people get no replies on their first post?
>
> For that matter, how many posts go unanswered, broken down by board? I've seen very few unanswered posts on Psychology, and very few on Social. Especially from newcomers or infrequent posters.

Those are good questions. And important statistics. In July 2002, I did a little survey of (just plain) Psycho-Babble. The first 100 posts fell into 39 threads, 4 of which were "dead ends".

Another aspect of statistics like these is that they could be used to compare different boards. Or the same board before and after a change in policy (regarding, for example, designated greeters).

Bob

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