Some people actively participate but rarely if ever start a thread.

I don’t mind posting a specific thread topic but I am well aware one can go so far south the penguins listening wonder what is wrong.

Case in point. I have a current thread on advice on how to set up outside for a store anniversary and asked for advice. I will not name the responder but the name says it all.

"Keep the speakers behind the bar so the drunks don’t wreck them and elevate"

I responded LOL its a daytime cannabis dispensary event. Look out for the stoners or such comes back.

I’ll let the crowd judge whose group looses control first. In any event simply someone trying to be Debbie Downer. Giving them too much attention even now.

@inna Congratulations on starting a new thread.

Maybe identifying some of the reason why people start a new thread, then apply some "reverse engineering" might add a little clarity?

First the question: "What’s in it for me?" There is A reason (or reasons) why someone begins a new thread.

Possible scenarios:

A deep curiosity related to a subject with a geniune intent to do a deep(er) dive into the subject.

An entrepreneural spirit where one enjoys contemplating original thought(s) and wants to share them. "I have this idea. What do YOU think?"

Actually "owning" a topic, rather than being a mere participant

Establish (or reestablish) "SGR" (Smartest Guy in the Room) status. "You think you’re pretty knowledgable on this subject? My concept can beat up your concept."

Serving humanity. Presenting a solution to a problem that seems to be unresolved to help others.

Ads for my new thread introductions. "Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should."

So, now we take all the above and invert it 180 degrees out of phase and we understand those who don’t start new threads?

Thanks for the (new) topic. Fun read.

I’ve only been here 5 years.  I participated more at the start than I have the past couple of years.  I realize I still don’t know much, and I don’t have the experience swapping equipment in and out like so many others here. I don’t even go to audio dealers to listen.  I still come here to read, or skim, but I don’t even post much let alone start a thread now.  I know that I don’t have the best answers to questions, so I leave it to more experienced members to respond.  I spend more time checking out the audio equipment videos on YouTube, which can be entertaining.  

I post when I have a question. 

I comment when

- I think I have something to say

- I’m feeling ornery