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Has Fluther seemed empty lately?

Asked by blueberry_kid (5957points) August 27th, 2011

I was on Fluther a couple days ago. And normally, when I ask a question, within 5 minutes someone answers it. But now, it’s taken days for people to answer them.

What’s going on?

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Joker94's avatar

Depends. Sometimes people will answer away, sometimes they won’t. And activity levels are different on some days more than others. I’ve felt that way, too, before. But now I think it’s because I asked lame questions lol

28lorelei's avatar

Maybe people are on summer vacation somewhere without internet. Last week, for example, I had no internet whatsoever since I was camping. It’s the time of year for that to occur.

incendiary_dan's avatar

There’s a fair amount of us on the east coast. Maybe they don’t have power because of the hurricane. I might not, tomorrow (except I’ll be at work, where we have our own power plant).

lillycoyote's avatar

Yes. The other night, a couple or so days ago at least, it seemed so empty I felt like I should turn the lights off and lock up on my way out and actually made a comment to that effect. I also kind of felt like asking some crazy question because the place seemed so deserted that there was no one around to flag me or mod me but I resisted the temptation. There were, I know for sure, three people on the site, including myself, friends of mine, and then maybe two or three other people I didn’t know, at least in terms of asking and answering. That’s not many people.

JLeslie's avatar

The hurricane might have affected us a little. We probably have a lot of northeasterners on here.

Berserker's avatar

Indeed it seems to be, more so than usual anyways. Could be a lot of reasons, none of which I know. That nasty hurricane can be a reason, maybe some are getting ready to go back to school. One of my friends here is without a computer and won’t have it again for a week, for example. I’ve seen periods like this before though, prolly not much to worry about, unless you see a buncha zombies out your window.

’‘looks out window’’

…damn.

@Joker94 No way! You rule. :)

Joker94's avatar

@Symbeline Thanks dude :) You’re pretty awesome yourself!

Berserker's avatar

I’m so awesome I got all these kick ass trophies on Dead Nation! XD Some I’m missing are ones you need to do with two people…if you ever wanna play, let me know. :)

Joker94's avatar

If I can get my hands, on Dead Nation, I’d be more than happy to :)

Berserker's avatar

Really? Cool! Let me know if you do. :) It’s really fun too, and I can help you get most of the trophies. :) (if you care about em. Some don’t, but I’m all obsessed XD)

augustlan's avatar

I’m here! But, yeah… it’s the weekend, and there’s a hurricane, and it’s back to school time. Should pick up again shortly.

Buttonstc's avatar

It’s the tail end of summer vacation. Everyones getting in a last fling of two knowing that Fluther will still be there for them when they return.

ucme's avatar

Empty headed maybe ;¬}

ucme's avatar

@Symbeline It’s okay though, coz thick folks can be quite charming. Gosh, I hope that isn’t too patronising XD

mazingerz88's avatar

Would be fun if each jelly try to bring a friend to Fluther. I tell my neighbor but he keeps pointing a gun at me. : )

Berserker's avatar

@mazingerz88 Goddammit did I ever fucking laugh lol. XD

mazingerz88's avatar

@Symbeline Can’t blame the neighbor, when I emerge out of the house after days of non-stop internet use, I look like a zombie.

Berserker's avatar

That happens to me too, but they usually think that I’m a live scarecrow. So when do we get married? :D

mazingerz88's avatar

Zombie and a Scarecrow. Can’t even begin to think what our child would look like. What do you name them, Zorcrow? Scarebie? ( actually Scarebie sounds cute ) : )

Berserker's avatar

Scromzbonie!

All these names work for me, frankly. :)

mazingerz88's avatar

Ha! Now that is a perfect name for a drink! You drink it and you instantly get a boner.

flutherother's avatar

I am out of sync with Fluther which mostly wakes up about six hours after I do. I am in bed when it is busiest.

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