We introduced this Blog in 2005 to communicate about our passion for Oktoberfest and München. It was the best way for a global audience to stay in touch and encouraged others to participate. But has the Blog outlived its usefulness?
I could detail many statistics, but this year, with a full-on Bier Immersion assault, we have only seen 34 individual posts (in 2005 we had almost 10x that many, not to mention the comments). This is the least since 2015 which was a non-trip year. In addition, there was not even one post from the front lines during this year’s visit. Have other means of communication surpassed the Blog’s utility? Have we just lost interest in frivolity as we approach our later years? Even some of our core members do not post, do not comment, and may not even read any longer.
So, the simple question is, do we terminate the blog?
As the unofficial Official Blog Meister, I welcome your input.
6 comments:
I think Flying Dan found his calling, His posts were informational, and valuable to all of us reader. Keep it going!
I might not post much but I check in and read the blogs and comments. I second with keep it going.
Mark,
Thx for the comment. I hope things are going well. Although the blog doesn't show it, hence the reason for asking, we had a great two weeks in Germany culminating with Oktoberfest. I like others have been lacking.
It's true enough that I've lost interest in the Weisn. Lots of reasons starting with the inability to enjoy it the way it used to be and not much enjoying the way it has been the past few years. Accepting the caveats on the COVID missing years.
That being the case, I think those who enjoy it should keep things going.
For me it was every year, then every other year, then once in a while. Who knows when the bug will bite again.
Well I am catching up after some clean up work in Florida.
I say leave the blog. good history and a good way to keep in touch especially for the non Facebook crowd.
The other idea might be to move it to a facebook page...
Regards
djr
“ especially for the non Facebook crowd.”
Most of us, or at least the important ones.
“ move it to a facebook page.”
Ah, no. But go for it :-)
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