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The way I used the phrase "old timers" was to denote people who have been on these forums forever, i.e "an experienced or long serving person." This is a perfectly legit definition of the phrase. It can also be used to indicate an old person. At any rate, I apologise if you found this to be insulting or derogatory, although I would prefer it if you approached me directly rather than engaging in back door, indirect, inflammatory jibes.

The facts don't lie. The majority of regulars on here are :
a. over 50, and the rest are over 40
b. white.
c. male
d. Victorian
e. Carlton supporters

This forum was set up for Carlton fans, so I have no issue with point e. It is perfectly reasonable and to be expected. Some people may have no issue with points a to d, but I do. I think the site experience would be better with greater diversity.

I don't think there's a lot wrong with your demographics.
Funny thing is the moderating/admin team of the site has often been made up of interstaters and/or females.


But on the general forum we've developed into a comfortable little niche group.
That probably occurs more because people leave for various reasons, rather than being driven away.
Tastes change and young people find different interests.
Others who find the site fills a need in their life, even a small one, stick with it.
Over a 25 year period there has been significant change in the way football fans access their social and news media.
People these days often want the quick fix.
At one time, when I first became involved, the main attraction for me was the information a forum like this gave me, especially being an interstater.
We had two or three people giving us direct training reports.
'Going ons' around the club could only be found on the forums.

Nowadays that sort of thing is readily available on facebook, the club website or the media.

So...we may have a problem now, but what's the solution?
How do you attract new blood.