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"Dead" forums

songbird — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 14:30:27 GMT

That's how I would describe the new QVC forums on Proboard. It started out fine. But the board itself is not user friendly. The users on there have dropped down sharply and I no longer want to go there. Even this board is down. Not a lot of people. Probably the only one that is moving so to speak is the Facebook one. I hate Facebook, and I don't have an account there. So I don't go there. What are your thoughts? I'm still surprised QVC didn't go through with closing this board.

Re: "Dead" forums

meallen616 — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 14:40:05 GMT

@songbird,

I didn't register over at Proboard. I definitely have noticed it's quiet over here too. Let's hope QVC continues this forum.

Re: "Dead" forums

KingstonsMom — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 19:26:01 GMT

@songbird

What's your point??

If I'm not enjoying any forum, I don't give it a second thought, much less go to another forum to discuss it....what's the point of that?

You asked for our thoughts....that's mine, just mine.

Re: "Dead" forums

phoenixbrd — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 14:41:52 GMT

My thoughts: If the Q had followed through with shutting down the board....Proboard would be on fire.

Re: "Dead" forums

LizzieInSRQ — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 14:44:07 GMT

@songbird wrote:
That's how I would describe the new QVC forums on Proboard. It started out fine. But the board itself is not user friendly. The users on there have dropped down sharply and I no longer want to go there. Even this board is down. Not a lot of people. Probably the only one that is moving so to speak is the Facebook one. I hate Facebook, and I don't have an account there. So I don't go there. What are your thoughts? I'm still surprised QVC didn't go through with closing this board.

Ask for your money back. You sound like you've been ripped off or something. It is a busy time of year for people to be judging volume.

Re: "Dead" forums

Shelbelle — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 14:44:55 GMT

Never registered on Pro, dont do FB, so still very happy to be right here, will be here as long as it stays. I have not noticed a real decline in posters.

Re: "Dead" forums

KingstonsMom — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 14:46:54 GMT

@LizzieInSRQ

There is no charge for using ProBoards, so that's not it.

Re: "Dead" forums

LindaSal — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 15:08:32 GMT

I was never on FB and I didn't join the other forum talked about. I like it here, keep it simple and was happy when the Q decided to keep it running. I have to agree though over the years it has quieted down immensley. There used to be a lot more of us on here. But that's okay I still enjoy the company I have with those that do post

Re: "Dead" forums

SeaMaiden — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 15:15:29 GMT

@songbird With the holidays of course less people post.

I like the pro boards...I use both boards.

When the QVC boards is gone for good (probably in a couple months ..) then the pro boards will become A BLESSING.

Re: "Dead" forums

songbird — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 15:27:11 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
@songbird With the holidays of course less people post.

I like the pro boards...I use both boards.

When the QVC boards is gone for good (probably in a couple months ..) then the pro boards will become A BLESSING.

That's what I think will happen....

Re: "Dead" forums

kaydee50 — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 15:33:55 GMT

Never went over to the other board because I'm not a "social media" type. I only come to the forums here after checking to see what has been on QVC recently.

I do notice a lack of activity here and one poster in particular, andrea2(???) who used to post clothing pix, I have not seen in a long time. Assumed she went over to the other board.

When QVC discontinues these forums which, IMO, is inevitable, I will not miss them.

Re: "Dead" forums

deeva — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 16:16:33 GMT

It has been dead for a couple of weeks. Maybe it will pick up.

I still think QVC will shut down this forum.

Re: "Dead" forums

bikerbabe — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 16:20:03 GMT

I’ve always liked Proboards going back about 20 years. I think it’s very straightforward to use. I spend more time on IG but don’t post a lot anywhere due to work.

Re: "Dead" forums

Growing — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 16:46:32 GMT

I do another online forum that has also slowed way down in postings the last two months. I don't know if people just don't want to "talk" or busy or what. I used to think QVC forum was way too busy for me. It would be page 4 for some posts in a couple of hours. This makes it nice in a way, you hear a lot of different perspectives. But the thread gets full quickly. The HSN forum is pretty dead lately, too.

Re: "Dead" forums

SilleeMee — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 16:50:00 GMT

I don't know about anyone else but lately all kinds of things aren't so good in the world. Lots of negative stuff happening all over the place and that makes me not want to 'socialize' much at all. I just want to sit somewhere quite and not have to put stress on my brain, whatever that might be. Coming here can sometimes help bring my spirits up and then sometimes it doesn't so I tend to stay away.

Re: "Dead" forums

LizzieInSRQ — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 16:54:48 GMT

@KingstonsMom wrote:
@LizzieInSRQ

There is no charge for using ProBoards, so that's not it.

It's called sarcasm.

Re: "Dead" forums

Kachina624 — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 17:15:34 GMT

Facebook isn't really a forum where things are discussed. It's a promotion of products by QVC. People put together hideous outfits, post selfies, then others tell them how beautiful they are.

I find the Proboards hard to use, not from a technical standpoint but because they're hard to see. I'm also dubious about the moderation. I didn't hear both sides but don't like the way Carmie was treated. I occasionally read a few threads but never see anything interesting enough to comment.

Re: "Dead" forums

BlueFinch — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 17:32:15 GMT

It's not only forums. I'm seeing differences across the board. I'm amazed I'm not getting constant telemarketing calls (in fact none many days this month) and my e-mail is not flooded with advertisements and those questionable naughty scams.

Actually, I'm liking the peace it brings. I know it will all pick-up again as we move into the NY. The good and the bad of it all.

Re: "Dead" forums

Jk9 — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 17:55:02 GMT

I read and post on both boards and plan to continue with both.

Re: "Dead" forums

Venezia — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 18:10:28 GMT

I haven't found any difficulty post on the PB forums at all. In fact, I think the other board is very well set up and allows a lot of personal fine-tuning.

I admit I don't understand the seemingly non-ending criticism of it by those who don't want to register or post there.

I've been on this board for more years than my nic info shows (they reset it, when the boards were revamped in 2010) and until they shut down (and I think they will), I'll continue to read and post here.

But I also read and post on ProBoards and will continue to. There's no benefit to anyone to keep trying to dissuade or persuade others from using either. Perhaps everyone's New Year's resolution could be to "live and let live"?