The Rise of Russian Women Discussion

[jone]

The Rise of Russian Women Discussion

Two years ago, when I began reading Russian Women forums, there were two principal forums with some minor not often read forums.  Primary of these was a forum operated out of Manchester, England and (self) promoted by the owner.   The secondary Russian Woman Discussion was this very Board.  Owned by a non-participating individual, but primarily manned by a group of moderators who seemed generally interested in men who were seeking their life’s mate in an FSU country.

When I began the interaction with the forums, this forum traditionally had at least two to three hundred less visits per day than did its competitor.  Today, and for the last number of months, that figure is reversed.   While I am no longer a daily participant in forum activity, I thought it would be interesting to focus on this change, about what this forum is doing right, as opposed to what the other forum is doing wrong.  Here are some conclusions that have come to mind:

1.  Instituted about four months ago was a ‘No Insult Policy’.  While members can verbally disagree with another member’s point of view, to call them out with name calling is now verboten.  I realize that some of the comments on this forum still skirt this policy, for the most part, it is adhered to.

2.  This forum seems to be more balanced than the other in terms of European points of view vs. American or Australian points of view.  As an American, I have no problem taking issue with the positions of my government.  But I do not enjoy reading, on a daily basis, how bad Americans are from one or two members of the European Union.  One of the neat things about searching for an FSU woman is that they are predisposed to like Americans (and other Western men) for the most part.  Why, then, should we not embrace this idea and focus, as well, on bringing these women to our lands?

3.  The MOB industry has morphed into something a little different, but it is, by no means dead.  The primary focus on meeting women from FSU countries is the exotic nature of the relationship, the great amount of love that can occur and satisfaction of planning a life together.  But that relationship needs to be nurtured.   A good forum can assist membership in understanding what to do.  I am happy to say that this forum remains on point on these topics.

4.  The recent activities in Ukraine and other FSU countries have brought Ukraine and Russia to the brink of war.  Forum membership is sharply divided.  Those members who have Russian wives see things one way, while those men who actively look in Ukraine (a great place to look, I might add) see things differently.  For the most part the dialogue reflects these two distinct viewpoints.   It is not, by any means, a singular viewpoint with everyone jumping on the band wagon.  It could, for instance, reflect the views of the FSB.  It does not do so. 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Moderators for their time and participation.  When a forum is truly operated by its membership, it has the tendency to attract participation.  Russian Women Discussion operates at a new higher user count because of this participation and should be congratulated for it.

[Maxx2]

4.  The recent activities in Ukraine and other FSU countries have brought Ukraine and Russia to the brink of war.  Forum membership is sharply divided.  Those members who have Russian wives see things one way, while those men who actively look in Ukraine (a great place to look, I might add) see things differently.  For the most part the dialogue reflects these two distinct viewpoints.   

Man did you put that mildly. Mostly what fueled that fire was the alpha male complex.

[Larry1]

... primarily manned by a group of moderators who seemed generally interested in men who were seeking their life’s mate in an FSU country.

‘No Insult Policy’.  While members can verbally disagree with another member’s point of view, to call them out with name calling is now verboten.  I realize that some of the comments on this forum still skirt this policy, for the most part, it is adhered to.

... I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Moderators for their time and participation.  When a forum is truly operated by its membership, it has the tendency to attract participation.  Russian Women Discussion operates at a new higher user count because of this participation and should be congratulated for it.

I think the mods' enforcement of the no-insult policy has been good for the forum.   

Although Jumper can draw his mod gun from its holster as fast as this fellow draws his Colt single-action revolver from its holster that's tied down to his leg and greased with hog fat:   



The video is two minutes but if you want to skip to the real action fast forward to the 1:15 point.

[Dewed]

It's a fine line and a few seem to be quite diligent on determine exactly where that line is. We are all human and ones mans insult may be another objective opinion.. somehow.

Frankly it's my opinion, if a posts sole purpose is to fling an insult, it serves no purpose at all.  If people can't use the ignore feature within their skull, then this forum has one they can use instead.

[calmissile]

It seems like Super-Mod Dave must have fallen asleep after cleaning up the forum for a couple months.     

[LiveFromUkraine]

It seems like Super-Mod Dave must have fallen asleep after cleaning up the forum for a couple months.     

Maybe Dave gave up because the people crying about insults were, in fact, posting insults quite regularly themselves.

[JayH]

Totally agree with Jone  sentiments and comments ( well mostly!!).
There is a very interesting point that relates to comparative numbers on like forums.
The high point of this forum readership and the dates are there for all to see-- immediately prior to that the numbers had built consistently relative to others-- to the point where there was consistently 50% higher most days on RWD.
In that period-- my anecdotal observation is that there were less actual posts on the forum itself-- but those posts were often long and full of information. It was of course-- at a critical time of Ukrainian evolution  and crisis and in that period the huge majority of posts were on that topic.
Subsequently  I was requested not to post such lengthy posts ( so now I try and post a few key sentences with the links.The problem I saw and see--often I posted the translated version of material many would not otherwise see-- and given the nature of the crisis at that time it was my view that giving forum readers the benefit of that material was worthwhile to assist understanding of what was taking place.
Of course-- the detractors want to make a negative out of that-- but I am still of the opinion that the forum is here to learn,educate readers on relevant topics. After all-- despite some not getting it-- going visiting in a war zone is probably not too smart-- but even worse if done in ignorance and it is of fundamental relevance.
Regardless-- I am still really curious as to how the forum went close to doubling it's readership in a short period-- and why competitors had a similar fall!!
Where did the extra numbers come from and who were/are they?

[Dewed]

jay, it was requested that you not copy paste entire articles from outside news sources, not only is that plagiarism. if people want to read it, they should be going to the actual source, not your potentialy edited or cherry picked version.  Comment all you want about the content of such articles in mile long posts, but .. lets leave the "news" to the sites that do "news" OK?.

Also.. a few seem obsessed about the numbers.. impressive perhaps, but.. they don't add value other than bragging rights. What good are a million posts of "your an idiot!" ?

What good are members that create an account, look at 2-3 relevant posts they are interested in and are driven away by the continual bickering? Many are likely reluctant to post at all because it will somehow result in a flame war like soooo many threads here do.

This site does not act as a boxing ring for a few. It's a resource for everybody.  Maybe I'm out of line, but I don't think this is what Dan had in mind when he started this site, and I'll be damned if I'm gonna just watch as the bus goes over the cliff.

[Dewed]

It seems like Super-Mod Dave must have fallen asleep after cleaning up the forum for a couple months.     

Should anyone be devoting their spare time just to sweep up after someone else's children for free?  Maybe once or twice sure, as a favor.. but months on end?  no.  Nobody is making an hourly wage maintaining this site, the people that do, myself included, volunteer their time.

Can we all just make an effort to make things a little easier on these folks, please?

[JayH]

jay, it was requested that you not copy paste entire articles from outside news sources, not only is that plagiarism. if people want to read it, they should be going to the actual source, not your potentialy edited or cherry picked version.  Comment all you want about the content of such articles in mile long posts, but .. lets leave the "news" to the sites that do "news" OK?.

Also.. a few seem obsessed about the numbers.. impressive perhaps, but.. they don't add value other than bragging rights. What good are a million posts of "your an idiot!" ?

What good are members that create an account, look at 2-3 relevant posts they are interested in and are driven away by the continual bickering? Many are likely reluctant to post at all because it will somehow result in a flame war like soooo many threads here do.

This site does not act as a boxing ring for a few. It's a resource for everybody.  Maybe I'm out of line, but I don't think this is what Dan had in mind when he started this site, and I'll be damned if I'm gonna just watch as the bus goes over the cliff.

Not disputing what I was told--I also would have thought there was no dispute that I complied on not posting full article.
For the record--it is not plagiarism-- almost always my links and quotes are attributed. Not having a go at you in particular-- but the point I made then-- and again above is this-- I often posted translated version of news article.
Now--my overiding point is this-- it was at that time the highest forum numbers were reached-- and most interestingly-- there were less posters and posts--but longer ones. It is a curiosity that has  a few potential explanations. If I owned the forum-- I would like to understand that.
At the same time-- another "like" forums numbers dropped. One potential conclusion is that the material here was of greater interest !!
My overall point about all that-- the seriousness of the situation in Ukraine was/is unique-- so thoroughly appropriate to get  covered here.
On idiots-- we have some posters  here intent on reminding us that they are in every post!!

[Gator]

jone,

Good analysis.   You have not posted for awhile, and I appreciate seeing your name again.  You always have something interesting to express and share.   Hope all is going well.

[Jumper]

Larry, lol

 Actually I think Daveman gets the infamous line -
*my mistake,  four coffins*



His mule don't like folks laughing.

[Dewed]

JayH.. please see my PM