Completely my pleasure. I agree that a forum has several advantages over comments to an article. The biggest being that you can start new topics and seeks advice about your portfolio or decisions without having to write an article (or hope someone posts one that gives you an opportunity to ask your question).
One thing I've noticed that really helps the activity level is starting new threads on a variety of topics. I consider that one of my jobs here, but I am in the midst of a work crush the likes of which I haven't seen in a decade. I feel like I've been at my office around the clock since about Thanksgiving (I'm at my desk right now, in fact). It should subside in early March, and I plan to get back to giving this project more of my attention then. You and Rob, especially, (though others too!) have been doing a nice job of that lately, and I really appreciate it.
I agree about the gold bugs and perma bears, and for that reason I'll never start throwing up links to this place over at sites like Yahoo. Though I will say that I have occasionally wondered if there is too much civility and consensus here. Good conversations need some differing opinions to really flourish, and forums can be truly engaging when members have folks that they like, and like to spar with.
Anyway, just some thoughts. Back to work for me!
One thing I've noticed that really helps the activity level is starting new threads on a variety of topics. I consider that one of my jobs here, but I am in the midst of a work crush the likes of which I haven't seen in a decade. I feel like I've been at my office around the clock since about Thanksgiving (I'm at my desk right now, in fact). It should subside in early March, and I plan to get back to giving this project more of my attention then. You and Rob, especially, (though others too!) have been doing a nice job of that lately, and I really appreciate it.
I agree about the gold bugs and perma bears, and for that reason I'll never start throwing up links to this place over at sites like Yahoo. Though I will say that I have occasionally wondered if there is too much civility and consensus here. Good conversations need some differing opinions to really flourish, and forums can be truly engaging when members have folks that they like, and like to spar with.
Anyway, just some thoughts. Back to work for me!